How to Use the JSONCargo Maritime MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install JSONCargo Maritime in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file from the Developer settings. Add the JSONCargo Maritime command and arguments under the mcpServers key, save it, and restart the app completely.

Q: Why is JSONCargo Maritime failing to find ships in Claude Desktop?

Check your connection first. Tell Claude to run checkapistatus to verify the JSONCargo service is up. If it is, ensure you are providing the correct IMO or MMSI number for the search.

Track global vessels and audit port logistics directly from Claude Desktop.

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Live Fleet Tracking in Claude Desktop

You need vessel coordinates without opening another browser tab. Claude Desktop hits `search_maritime_vessels` to pull exact IMO numbers and registry data straight into your chat window. You just ask your agent where a specific ship is right now. Once you have the target, the MCP server runs `get_current_voyage_details`. Claude reads the active transit logs and builds a clear summary of the voyage metadata. You get the actual coordinates and transit times, not a delayed estimate.

Global Port Auditing

Port congestion ruins logistics schedules. Your AI client uses `list_maritime_ports` to dump the exact coordinates and congestion levels for any registered port worldwide. You don't have to guess if a terminal is backed up. Claude checks the database via the MCP Server and reports the current queue. If you need to confirm the API connection is solid before pulling massive lists, it runs `check_api_status` first.

Real-Time Logistics Decisions

Managing maritime data usually means bouncing between five different dashboards. Hooking this MCP Server into Claude Web via a custom connector changes that entirely. You paste the URL, and suddenly your browser chat has live access to global shipping lanes. You ask Claude to compare the active voyage of vessel 9814026 against port delays in Rotterdam. It pulls the port data using `list_maritime_ports`, checks the ship's transit logs via `get_current_voyage_details`, and gives you the exact delay window. You get straight answers backed by raw database queries.

Setup guide

Set up JSONCargo Maritime MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The JSONCargo Maritime MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the JSONCargo Maritime MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under jsoncargo-maritime-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jsoncargo-maritime-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about JSONCargo Maritime MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file from the Developer settings. Add the JSONCargo Maritime command and arguments under the mcpServers key, save it, and restart the app completely.

Yes. Go to Settings, click Integrations, and add a custom connector. Paste the remote URL for this MCP Server and your agent will have instant access to the maritime tools.

Check your connection first. Tell Claude to run `check_api_status` to verify the JSONCargo service is up. If it is, ensure you are providing the correct IMO or MMSI number for the search.

It retrieves the active transit logs for a specific vessel ID. Claude reads these logs and formats the metadata into a readable summary right in your chat.

This integration handles vessel coordinates, IMO numbers, and port congestion metrics. Claude only reads the specific transit logs and port coordinates you request, and nothing is stored permanently outside your local session.

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