ShippingRates FAQs

Question 1

How does payment work with ShippingRates?

Accepted Answer

ShippingRates utilizes the x402 protocol for a pay-per-request model using USDC stablecoin on both Base and Solana networks. It eliminates the need for API keys, accounts, or subscriptions, with payments handled automatically by x402 client libraries.

Question 2

What kind of shipping data does ShippingRates provide?

Accepted Answer

It offers detailed data for 6 major shipping lines across 9 countries, covering demurrage & detention cost calculation and comparison, port local charges (THC, documentation), inland haulage rates (trucking/rail), and Container Freight Station (CFS) tariffs for various container types.

Question 3

What are the main benefits of using ShippingRates?

Accepted Answer

Key benefits include access to verified, real-time shipping cost data, the flexibility of a pay-per-request model with no vendor lock-in, dual-chain payment support for Web3 integration, and seamless auto-discovery for AI-driven logistics optimization and cost estimation.

Question 4

What is ShippingRates?

Accepted Answer

ShippingRates is an AI-native tool providing comprehensive container shipping intelligence, including real-time data on demurrage & detention, port local charges, inland haulage rates, and CFS tariffs, specifically designed for AI agents and logistics platforms.

Question 5

How can I integrate ShippingRates with my AI agent or client?

Accepted Answer

ShippingRates supports auto-discovery through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing for easy integration with MCP-compatible AI agents and clients like Claude Desktop or Cursor by simply adding a short JSON configuration.

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