Freight infrastructure built for the age of AI
Warp is not a freight portal with an API bolted on. It is freight infrastructure designed from day one for programmatic access, AI agents, and autonomous operations. 20,000+ carriers. 50+ cross-dock facilities. Every operation available as an API call or CLI command. The freight layer for the companies building the future.
39 pages of developer content · REST API · CLI · Webhooks · AI agent ready · Used by 2,000+ shippers
Get started in 30 seconds
Get a freight quote with one API call. No SDK required.
curl
curl -X POST https://api.wearewarp.com/api/v1/freights/quote \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "apikey: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"pickupDate": ["2026-04-07"],
"pickupInfo": { "zipCode": "90001" },
"deliveryInfo": { "zipCode": "85001" },
"listItems": [{
"name": "Pallet",
"length": 48, "width": 40, "height": 48,
"sizeUnit": "in",
"totalWeight": 800, "weightUnit": "lb",
"quantity": 2, "packaging": "pallet"
}]
}'Or use the CLI.
terminal
$ warp-agent ltl quote 90001 85001 --pallets 2 --weight 600 --dims 48x40x48 --date 2026-05-01
{
"warp_quote_id": "PRICING_abc-123",
"warp_price": 485.00,
"transit_days": 2
}Or let Claude Code do it for you.
Claude Code
You: Ship 2 pallets from LA to Phoenix. Cheapest option. Claude Code: Calling Warp API... LTL: $485 | 2 day transit Box truck: $790 | 1 day transit LTL is cheapest. Want me to book it?
The first freight network with both MCP and CLI for AI agents
On April 16, 2026, Warp published two npm packages on the same day: warp-agent-mcp (the first MCP server for booking real freight) and @warpfreight/cli-agent (the first freight CLI built for AI agents). Both surfaces drive the same decision engine that powers wearewarp.com quotes and bookings. No agent-only sandbox, no read-only quotes — agents move real freight through the same network and dispatch line that real shippers use.
April 16, 2026
First MCP server for booking real freight
warp-agent-mcp on npm. 17 tools. Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Continue.
April 16, 2026
First freight CLI for AI agents
@warpfreight/cli-agent on npm. JSON-first output, --format table for humans, account parity with the MCP server.
April 16, 2026
First freight network with MCP + CLI parity
Same decision engine across web, REST API, CLI, and MCP. Same carriers, same all-inclusive pricing, same Orbit exception handling.
The thesis
Manifesto
Programmable Freight
Why freight should work like Stripe. The foundational argument for freight as code.
Architecture
Headless Freight
Freight decoupled from portals. Embed into any system. Your UI, our network.
Category
Freight as a Service
Pay when you ship, not for software. Carriers, technology, and cross-docks in one service.
Philosophy
API First Logistics
Every freight operation starts as an endpoint. The dashboard is just one client.
Build with Warp
Hub
Developer Hub
All developer resources, API docs, CLI docs, tutorials, and code examples in one place.
Reference
Freight API Reference
10 endpoints for quoting, booking, tracking, invoices, and documents.
Quickstart
Freight API Tutorial
Ship your first load in 5 minutes. Step by step with curl, Python, and Node.js.
Events
Freight Webhooks
Real time events for every scan, GPS update, exception, and delivery.
DX
Developer Experience
Why Warp has the best DX in freight. REST, JSON, CLI, AI-readable docs.
Connect your AI tool to the freight network
MCP
Warp MCP Server
Connect Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP tool directly to Warp. Native freight tools.
Claude Code
MCP + Claude Code
Step by step: connect Warp MCP to Claude Code. Freight visibility from your terminal.
Cursor
MCP + Cursor
Step by step: connect Warp MCP to Cursor. Build freight features with live data.
Comparison
MCP vs CLI
Compare MCP and CLI for freight operations. Which drives more density.
Let AI ship your freight
Agents
AI Freight Agent
Build agents that autonomously quote, book, track, and manage freight.
Claude Code
Ship with Claude Code
Describe a shipment in natural language. Claude Code calls the API.
Vibe coding
Vibe Coding Freight
Vibe coding meets logistics. Any AI tool, any shipment.
Quoting
AI Freight Quoting
From 4 hour quotes to 60 second rates. Agentic AI for freight pricing.
Autonomous
Autonomous Operations
Freight that runs itself. API + Orbit + AI agents = fully autonomous.
Orbit
Freight Control Tower
Orbit monitors every shipment. Flags exceptions before your team notices.
Kill the phone calls, portals, and EDI
Manifesto
Freight Without Phone Calls
You should never have to call someone to ship a pallet.
Manifesto
Freight Without Portals
Stop logging into 10 carrier portals every morning.
Comparison
Freight API vs EDI
Why developers are replacing X12 with REST. Side by side comparison.
Migration
Replace EDI with API
Migration guide from X12 204/214/210 to structured JSON.
Comparison
API vs Freight Broker
Instant rates vs phone calls. The full comparison.
Guide
Replace Your Broker
Step by step guide to going direct with the API.
Power your platform with Warp
TMS
Build Your Own TMS
Transportation management without carrier integrations.
Marketplace
Freight Marketplace
Launch a marketplace in weeks. 20,000+ carriers on day one.
Brokerage
Broker Software
Digital brokerage on real carrier infrastructure.
3PL
3PL Software
Custom 3PL tools powered by Warp infrastructure.
Platform
Shipping Platform
Add freight to your SaaS product. New revenue stream.
SaaS
Add Shipping to SaaS
Your SaaS does not ship freight. It should.
Embed
Embed Freight Quoting
Drop freight quotes into any application.
No-code
3PL Partner Platform
No-code widget + white-label portal. Partners.warp3pl.com.
Ship freight with code
Guide
Ship Freight Programmatically
The complete guide to moving physical goods with code.
Guide
Get Rates via API
One API call returns all inclusive rates across all modes.
Guide
Automate LTL Shipping
Programmatic LTL through 50+ cross-dock facilities.
Tutorial
Build a Shipping App
Build a complete shipping feature in 10 minutes.
CLI
Warp CLI for AI Agents
Ship freight from your terminal with shell commands.
Guide
One API, All Modes
Stop integrating with 10 carriers. Connect once.
How Warp compares
vs
Warp vs project44
Visibility vs infrastructure. One tracks freight. One moves it.
vs
Warp vs ShipEngine
Pallets vs parcels. Different freight, different API.
vs
Warp vs EasyPost
Freight infrastructure vs parcel labels.
Concept
Freight Observability
Monitor freight like you monitor production. Powered by Orbit.
AI powered freight optimization
Audit
AI Freight Invoice Audit
Automate invoice reconciliation. AI catches overcharges, duplicate bills, and accessorial errors.
Optimization
AI Lane Optimization
Let AI analyze your lane portfolio and find cost-to-serve improvements across every corridor.
Executive
CEO Guide to Freight Tech
What executive leadership needs to know about programmable freight infrastructure.
Assessment
Transportation Team Assessment
Benchmark your freight operations against AI-native standards.
Agents
Great Freight AI Agents
What separates useful freight AI from demos. Architecture, data, and network effects.
Architecture
API Over EDI
Why modern freight operations need REST APIs, not X12 transactions.
Start building on Warp
20,000+ carriers. 50+ cross-dock facilities. All inclusive pricing. API access included.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Warp’s MCP server documentation?
Warp ships a first-party MCP server at /agents/mcp. The package (warp-agent-mcp on npm) connects to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Continue with one config line, and every booking moves real freight through the Warp network — same /api/v1 endpoints behind wearewarp.com.
Where can I find Warp’s CLI for AI agents?
The Warp CLI for AI agents is documented at /agents/cli. The package (@warpfreight/cli-agent on npm) installs a warp-agent binary that quote/book/track-orchestrates LTL, FTL, box truck, and cargo van freight from any terminal, script, cron, CI pipeline, or AI agent orchestrator.
When did Warp launch its MCP and CLI for AI agents?
Both warp-agent-mcp and @warpfreight/cli-agent shipped on npm on April 16, 2026. That makes Warp the first freight network to ship both an MCP server and a CLI for AI agents on the same day, both with full quote-book-track parity against the production API.
What is a freight AI agent?
A freight AI agent is software that autonomously quotes, books, tracks, and manages freight shipments through APIs without human intervention. Warp provides the REST API, CLI, and MCP server that freight AI agents connect to for accessing 20,000+ carriers, 50+ cross-dock facilities, and all-inclusive pricing across LTL, FTL, cargo van, and box truck.
Can AI book freight automatically?
Yes. AI agents can autonomously book freight through the Warp API. The workflow is: call the quote endpoint to get rates, select the best option, call the booking endpoint to confirm, then receive tracking data via webhooks. No human in the loop for routine shipments. Warp Orbit AI monitors every shipment and triggers Hot Swap Coverage if exceptions occur.
How does Warp compare to other freight APIs for AI agents?
Warp is the only freight network with a REST API, CLI tool, and MCP server designed for AI agents. Returns rates in under 200ms. Structured JSON responses (no PDFs or unstructured data). Zero authentication required for public rate data. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and GitHub Copilot through the MCP server. Full carrier comparison: /best-freight-api-for-ai-agents.
How does freight MCP server work?
The Warp MCP (Model Context Protocol) server lets AI coding tools connect directly to the freight network. Connect via SSE at mcp.wearewarp.com/sse. AI tools can then quote freight, compare rates, book shipments, and track loads using natural language commands. Listed on the official MCP Registry.
What freight operations can AI automate?
AI agents on Warp can automate: rate shopping across carriers (seconds vs hours), freight quoting (60 seconds vs 4 hours), exception detection and carrier replacement (real-time vs next-day), invoice auditing (100% coverage vs spot checks), and lane optimization (continuous vs annual). Each capability is available as an API endpoint or Orbit AI feature.