Connectors

Connect HighQube to any system via REST API or MCP.

REST API

A standard JSON REST API for programmatic access to all rate data, contracts, and surcharges. Integrates with any language or platform in minutes.

JSON responses
API key authentication
Real-time rate data
Webhook support (coming soon)

MCP

Ask your AI assistant about your freight data in plain language. HighQube MCP connects compatible assistants and agents to your ocean rates, carrier contracts, and surcharges, bringing the data you need into the conversation.

Ask questions in natural language
Retrieve ocean rates, contracts, and surcharges
Connect through an MCP-compatible client
Use freight data in quoting and audit workflows

Getting Started with the API

Request Access

Authenticate

Pass your API key in the Authorization header with every request.

Query Rates

Call endpoints to retrieve ocean and air rates, contracts, and surcharges in real time.

Integrate

Feed the JSON responses directly into your TMS, ERP, rating, or accounting system.

Example Request

curl -X GET https://api.highqube.ai/v1/rates/ocean \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "origin": "CNSHA",
    "destination": "USLAX",
    "date": "2026-05-01"
  }'

Available Endpoints

GET/v1/rates/oceanRetrieve FCL & LCL ocean rates

GET/v1/contractsList active carrier contracts

GET/v1/surchargesGet live surcharge updates

GET/v1/freetimeRetrieve both tariff and contract free time charges

POST/v1/rates/queryQuery rates by origin, destination & date

Getting Started with MCP

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for connecting AI applications to external tools and data. With HighQube connected, your assistant can retrieve freight data to help answer your questions instead of relying only on its training data. Start with a question such as “What ocean rates are available from Shanghai to Los Angeles for my shipping date?”

Request MCP Access

Connect Your AI Assistant

Use the connection details provided by HighQube to configure an MCP-compatible assistant or agent.

Ask About Your Freight Data

Ask for ocean rates by lane, review carrier contracts, or check surcharges. Your assistant uses HighQube tools to retrieve the relevant data.

Put the Results to Work

Use the retrieved data to compare rate options, prepare quotes, and support freight audits and reporting. Review the results before taking action.

MCP Server Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "highqube": {
      "url": "https://mcp.highqube.ai",
      "apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
      "tools": [
        "get_ocean_rates",
        "list_contracts",
        "get_surcharges"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Available MCP Tools

toolget_ocean_ratesFetch FCL/LCL rates for a given lane and date range

toollist_contractsList all active carrier contracts for your account

toolget_freetimeRetrieve both tariff and contract free time data to avoid expensive detention and demurrage charges

toolget_surchargesReturn current surcharges for a carrier or trade lane

toolquery_ratesFilter ocean rates by origin, destination, and date

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Join the waitlist to get early API access, or schedule a demo to see HighQube in action.

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