A comprehensive FBA shipping cost and logistics optimization tool for calculating landed costs and comparing freight methods.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install amazon-logistics-calculator
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install amazon-logistics-calculator using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Amazon Logistics Calculator?
The Amazon Logistics Calculator is a high-performance utility designed for Openclaw Skills users who need to navigate the complexities of global supply chains. It provides a technical framework for comparing sea freight, air freight, and express courier services to ensure optimal inventory management. By integrating real-time logistics data, it helps developers and e-commerce sellers determine the most cost-effective way to get products into Amazon FBA warehouses.
This tool goes beyond simple cost estimation by factoring in critical variables such as volumetric weight, customs duties (HTS codes), VAT, and Amazon's specific inbound placement fees. Using this within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem allows for data-driven decisions that protect profit margins and prevent stock-outs through precise timeline planning.
Amazon Logistics Calculator Use Cases
- Comparing sea vs. air freight costs for new product launches to maximize initial margins.
- Calculating the total landed cost per unit including US HTS import duties and Section 301 tariffs.
- Optimizing carton dimensions and weight to meet strict Amazon FBA inbound requirements.
- Planning inventory restock timelines by working backward from a target in-stock date.
- Evaluating freight forwarder quotes to ensure competitive pricing and service coverage.
How Amazon Logistics Calculator Works
- The user provides product specifications including dimensions, weight, quantity, and manufacturing origin.
- The skill calculates both actual and volumetric weight to determine the chargeable weight for air and express shipments.
- It cross-references product categories with common HTS code ranges to estimate customs duties and taxes.
- A comparison engine generates a cost-benefit analysis across sea (FCL/LCL), air, and express delivery methods.
- The tool outputs a detailed landed cost breakdown and a logistics timeline to establish critical shipping deadlines.
Amazon Logistics Calculator Setup
To integrate this tool into your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure you have the Bash tool enabled and follow these steps:
# Navigate to your Openclaw project directory
cd your-project-path
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/mguozhen/amazon-logistics-calculator
# The logistics command will now be available for use via the agent
logistics calc
Amazon Logistics Calculator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes logistics data into structured profiles to facilitate comparison and long-term planning:
| Data Type | Description | Key Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Product Specs | Physical attributes of the cargo | Dimensions (cm), Weight (kg), CBM |
| Shipping Profile | Freight method specific data | Carrier, Transit Time, Rate per kg/CBM |
| Cost Breakdown | Financial taxonomy of the shipment | COGS, Duty, VAT, Broker Fees, Inland Freight |
| Timeline | Temporal logistics milestones | Production Lead Time, Port Transit, FBA Buffer |
Amazon Logistics Calculator Advanced Features
- Multi-method comparison engine to visualize the trade-off between speed and cost.
- Automated volumetric weight calculations ($L \times W \times H / 6,000$) for standard air freight.
- Integration with Section 301 China tariff adjustments for accurate US import forecasting.
- Shipment profile saving via
logistics savefor recurring inventory restocks. - Interactive carton optimizer to ensure compliance with 23kg FBA safety limits.
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