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ParcelParcel MCP is a remote Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants compare carrier rates, estimate import duties, book shipments, generate labels and track parcels through the ParcelParcel platform. It is free to use, authenticates with OAuth against your existing ParcelParcel account, and is currently in public beta.
Instead of opening a shipping platform, typing addresses and comparing quotes by hand, you describe what you need in plain language and your assistant does the rest. Whether you move pallets within Europe every day or send express parcels to the US, the MCP server brings international parcel shipping into the tools your team already works in.
Last updated: 2 September 2026
The Model Context Protocol is an open standard, created by Anthropic, that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data. The ParcelParcel MCP server implements that standard, so an AI agent can call ParcelParcel's logistics operations directly and securely instead of you building middleware around our REST API.
| Capability | What it does | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rate comparison | Compare live rates and transit times across carriers for a given route, weight and dimensions | Read |
| Duty estimation | Estimate import duties and VAT for a destination, HS code and Incoterm | Read |
| Draft shipments | Prepare a shipment without booking it | Write |
| Booking and pickup | Confirm a shipment and schedule a collection | Write (billable) |
| Documents | Retrieve shipping labels and commercial invoices | Read |
| Tracking | Return the current status of a shipment | Read |
| Shipment history | Find and list your earlier shipments | Read |
Duty and VAT figures are estimates based on published tariff data and are not a customs assessment. Final amounts are determined by the customs authority in the destination country. See our guidance on customs duty clearance and import duties.
| Server URL | https://services.parcelparcel.com/mcp |
|---|---|
| Server type | Remote (hosted by ParcelParcel) |
| Authentication | OAuth, linked to your ParcelParcel account |
| Cost | Free. You pay only the standard shipping rates. |
| Prerequisites | A MyParcelParcel account |
| Carriers | DHL Express, FedEx, TNT, DPD, DSV and Skynet |
| Status | Public beta |
| API documentation | parcelparcel.readme.io |
Custom connectors using remote MCP are available on Claude, Cowork and Claude Desktop for Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans. Free accounts are limited to one custom connector. Once added, the connector is also usable in the Claude mobile apps.
https://services.parcelparcel.com/mcpAn Owner must add the connector for the organisation first, under Organization settings > Connectors > Add > Custom > Web. Individual members cannot add it themselves. Once done, each member goes to Customize > Connectors, finds the ParcelParcel connector and clicks Connect to authenticate with their own account.
Security tip for teams: Claude lets you set each action to Always Allow, Needs Approval or Never Allow. Set the booking action to Needs Approval so Claude always asks you to confirm before a shipment is actually booked.
Remote connectors are brokered through Anthropic's cloud, not from the user's own machine — this is true even in Claude Desktop and Cowork. If your organisation proxies outbound AI traffic, no change is needed on your side.
You need to enable Developer mode in ChatGPT first — without it you cannot add a custom connector.
https://services.parcelparcel.com/mcpThen try asking: "Where is my latest shipment?"
Any MCP-compatible client can connect to the same URL, including Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code and Windsurf. Point the client at https://services.parcelparcel.com/mcp and complete the OAuth flow.
The REST API requires you to write integration code to connect it to an ERP or webshop. The MCP server exposes the same operations as standardised tools that a large language model can call on its own inside a chat interface, so you do not need to build middleware. Developers integrating ParcelParcel into their own software should still use the REST API.
No. Authentication and execution stay under your control, and the connector's tool permissions let you require manual approval for any action that incurs a cost, such as confirming a booking.
No. Using the ParcelParcel MCP server is free. You pay only the standard shipping rates for the parcels or pallets you send.
The MCP server exposes ParcelParcel's full carrier network: DHL Express, FedEx, TNT, DPD, DSV and Skynet — express and road carriers covering more than 220 countries.
Yes. The server authenticates against your existing account. Register for free if you do not have one yet.
Create a free ParcelParcel account or compare shipping rates first. Developers can find the full technical reference in our MCP documentation. Questions about the integration? Talk to our team.
You can both export (e.g., Netherlands/Belgium to ) or import ( to Netherlands/Belgium) via ParcelParcel.
Well, very simple. At ParcelParcel, we make international shipping easy. Here's how it works:
You can instantly check the shipping costs through our rate calculator. Enter the weight, dimensions, and destination country of your shipment, and you will see all available shipping options along with their respective delivery times. The calculator can be used to compare shipping rates for both export and import shipments.
If you need help calculating a shipping rate, watch the video below. Click on the 
button to play the video and the 
icon to view the video in fullscreen.
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Shipping costs are calculated based on dimensions (LxWxH in cm), weight (in kg), and the destination country. Both the actual weight (as shown on the scale) and the volumetric weight are considered.
The volumetric weight is the weight calculated based on the space your shipment occupies in the plane. The higher of the two weights (volumetric or actual weight) is used to calculate the shipping rate. You don't need to calculate this yourself; our calculator does it for you.
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You can use the discount code PP10 for 10% discount on the transportation costs of your first shipment. You can apply the discount code during the checkout process (instructions).
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Whether additional costs apply depends on whether your shipment stays within the European Union or is sent to/from a country outside the European Union. Below, you can see the additional costs for each situation.
Within the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to Italy (within the EU), there will be an additional 21% VAT on the shipping costs.
Furthermore, if your shipment stays within the European Union, you won't have to deal with any import duties or customs clearance fees because your shipment doesn't go through customs. Please note that the European Union is not the same as Europe.
View here all the countries that are part of the European Union. For example, Switzerland is part of Europe but not part of the European Union.
Outside the European Union
If, for example, you send a shipment from the Netherlands to the United States, there will be no VAT (0%) applied to the displayed shipping rates.
However, there might be import duties levied by customs in the destination country if you send a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union. Typically, customs costs are charged to the recipient. This is known as Delivered At Place (DAP) in logistics terminology.
Customs is a government agency that levies import duties in certain cases to protect the local market. As a company, you can also ship using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means any customs costs will be charged to you as the sender.
If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to contact us. Additionally, you can read everything about import duties, VAT, and the customs clearance process in this blog.
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A customs invoice is a form where all the goods you want to ship are specified. This invoice includes an English description of the goods, along with their corresponding value and weight.
The contents of your shipment must be specified per type of product you're sending to avoid delays at customs. A customs invoice is always prepared in quadruplicate in accordance with customs guidelines.
When is a customs invoice required?
A customs invoice is only required for shipments to/from countries outside the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - United States). If your shipment stays within the European Union (e.g., Netherlands - Italy), your shipment will not go through customs, and therefore, a customs invoice is not required.
Additionally, document shipments are not subject to customs, so if you're sending a document to a country within/outside the European Union, no customs invoice is needed.
Please note that not all goods can be shipped to every country. You can find a list of goods that cannot be sent via ParcelParcel on this page.
Do I need to create a customs invoice myself?
If you're sending a shipment to/from a country outside the European Union, it's mandatory to include a customs invoice with the shipment. We provide free support in creating a customs invoice.
You can easily generate a customs invoice through our shipping platform. The customs invoice will be automatically generated based on the content you specified during your booking.
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You can import just as easily as export via ParcelParcel.
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You can find a list of goods that cannot be shipped via ParcelParcel on this page.
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