FreightUtils
FreightUtils API provides 17 tools across 19 REST API endpoints for freight calculation and reference data across road, air, and sea freight. Endpoints include: LDM (Loading Metres) Calculator — road freight trailer utilisation CBM (Cubic Metres) Calculator — sea and air freight volume Chargeable Weight Calculator — volumetric vs actual (air and sea modes) Consignment Calculator — multi-item…
FreightUtils endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Calculators | ||
| GET |
convertUnits /api/convert |
Convert between freight-relevant units — weights, volumes, lengths, and freight-specific conversions (CBM to chargeable weight using IATA 6000 divisor, CBM to freight tonnes… |
| GET |
calculateLdm /api/ldm |
Calculate loading metres (LDM) for pallets on a vehicle. Supports preset pallet sizes or custom dimensions. Returns utilisation percentage, pallet spaces, and fit warnings. |
| GET |
calculateCbm /api/cbm |
Calculate cubic metres (CBM), cubic feet, litres, and cubic inches from box dimensions. |
| GET |
calculatePalletFitting /api/pallet |
Calculate how many boxes fit on a pallet, including layers, orientation, volume utilisation, and weight limits. |
| GET |
calculateChargeableWeight /api/chargeable-weight |
Calculate the chargeable weight for air freight shipments by comparing actual gross weight against volumetric weight. |
| Reference Data | ||
| GET |
calculateAdrExemptionGet /api/adr-calculator |
Calculate whether a single dangerous goods item qualifies for ADR 1.1.3.6 transport exemption based on transport category points. |
| GET |
lookupAdr /api/adr |
Look up ADR dangerous goods data by UN number, name search, or hazard class filter. Provide exactly one search parameter. |
| GET |
lookupHsCodes /api/hs |
Search and browse Harmonized System (HS 2022) commodity codes. Supports text search by product description, exact code lookup with ancestor chain, and section browsing. Covers… |
| GET |
searchAirlines /api/airlines |
Search for cargo airlines by name, IATA code, ICAO code, AWB prefix, or country. Provide one search parameter. |
| POST |
calculateAdrExemption /api/adr-calculator |
Calculate whether multiple dangerous goods items together qualify for ADR 1.1.3.6 transport exemption. Points are summed across all items. |
| GET |
getContainers /api/containers |
Shipping container specifications for all 10 standard ISO container types. Returns dimensions, weights, door openings, and pallet capacity. Optionally calculate how many items of… |
| GET |
lookupIncoterms /api/incoterms |
Look up INCOTERMS 2020 rules by code or filter by category. Returns detailed responsibility breakdowns for each term. When called with a specific code, returns a single detailed… |
| Other endpoints | ||
| GET |
LDM Calculator /api/ldm |
Calculate loading metres (LDM) for pallets on a vehicle |
| GET |
CBM Calculator /api/cbm |
Calculate cubic metres (CBM) for shipments |
| GET |
searchUnlocode /api/unlocode |
Search 116,000+ UN/LOCODE entries by name, code, country, or function type. |
| POST |
shipmentSummary /api/shipment/summary |
Chains CBM, chargeable weight, LDM, ADR compliance, and UK duty estimation into one response. The flagship composite endpoint. |
| GET |
getULDs /api/uld |
Look up air freight ULD specifications. 15 types including AKE (LD3), PMC, temperature-controlled containers. Returns dimensions, weights, volume, aircraft compatibility. |
| GET |
calculateAdrExemptionGet /api/adr-calculator |
Calculate whether a single dangerous goods item qualifies for ADR 1.1.3.6 transport exemption based on transport category points. |
| GET |
lookupHsCodes /api/hs |
Search and browse Harmonized System (HS 2022) commodity codes. Supports text search by product description, exact code lookup with ancestor chain, and section browsing. Covers… |
| POST |
calculateAdrExemption /api/adr-calculator |
Calculate whether multiple dangerous goods items together qualify for ADR 1.1.3.6 transport exemption. Points are summed across all items. |
| GET |
convertUnits /api/convert |
Convert between freight-relevant units — weights, volumes, lengths, and freight-specific conversions (CBM to chargeable weight using IATA 6000 divisor, CBM to freight tonnes… |
| POST |
calculateConsignment /api/consignment |
Calculate total CBM, weight, LDM, and chargeable weight for mixed consignments. Supports road, air, and sea modes. |
| GET |
calculateLdm /api/ldm |
Calculate loading metres (LDM) for pallets on a vehicle. Supports preset pallet sizes or custom dimensions. Returns utilisation percentage, pallet spaces, and fit warnings. |
| GET |
calculateCbm /api/cbm |
Calculate cubic metres (CBM), cubic feet, litres, and cubic inches from box dimensions. |
| GET |
lookupIncoterms /api/incoterms |
Look up INCOTERMS 2020 rules by code or filter by category. Returns detailed responsibility breakdowns for each term. When called with a specific code, returns a single detailed… |
| GET |
calculateChargeableWeight /api/chargeable-weight |
Calculate the chargeable weight for air freight shipments by comparing actual gross weight against volumetric weight. |
| GET |
getVehicles /api/vehicles |
Look up road freight vehicle and trailer specifications. 17 types covering articulated trailers, rigid trucks, and vans. Returns dimensions, payload limits, pallet capacity. |
| GET |
searchAirlines /api/airlines |
Search for cargo airlines by name, IATA code, ICAO code, AWB prefix, or country. Provide one search parameter. |
| POST |
estimateDuty /api/duty |
Estimate UK import duty and VAT using live GOV.UK Trade Tariff data. |
| GET |
getContainers /api/containers |
Shipping container specifications for all 10 standard ISO container types. Returns dimensions, weights, door openings, and pallet capacity. Optionally calculate how many items of… |
| GET |
calculatePalletFitting /api/pallet |
Calculate how many boxes fit on a pallet, including layers, orientation, volume utilisation, and weight limits. |
| GET |
lookupAdr /api/adr |
Look up ADR dangerous goods data by UN number, name search, or hazard class filter. Provide exactly one search parameter. |
FreightUtils pricing
| Plan | Price | Rate limit | Quotas |
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| BASIC | Free | — |
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| PRO | $19 / month | — |
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