JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server for OpenAI Agents SDK 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
The OpenAI Agents SDK enables production-grade agent workflows in Python. Connect JSONCargo Maritime through the Vinkius and your agents gain typed, auto-discovered tools with built-in guardrails — no manual schema definitions required.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from agents import Agent, Runner
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStreamableHttp
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MCPServerStreamableHttp(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
) as mcp_server:
agent = Agent(
name="JSONCargo Maritime Assistant",
instructions=(
"You help users interact with JSONCargo Maritime. "
"You have access to 4 tools."
),
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)
result = await Runner.run(
agent, "List all available tools from JSONCargo Maritime"
)
print(result.final_output)
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and vessel auditing workflow with JSONCargo Maritime, the comprehensive source for real-time shipping data. By connecting JSONCargo to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for vessels, audit current voyage statuses, and retrieve detailed port metadata without you ever touching a maritime portal. Whether you are conducting supply chain research or monitoring regional trade constraints, your agent acts as a real-time maritime consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 4 tools from JSONCargo Maritime through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns — chain multiple agents where one queries JSONCargo Maritime, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through the Vinkius.
What you can do
- Vessel Auditing — Search for thousands of maritime vessels by name or IMO number and retrieve detailed metadata, including flags and types.
- Voyage Oversight — Audit the current status and position of vessels to understand the temporal distribution of maritime logistics instantly.
- Port Discovery — Browse global ports and their location codes (LOCODEs) to maintain strict organizational control over trade routes.
- Logistics Intelligence — Retrieve unique vessel identifiers to assist in deep-dive supply chain classification.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
The JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to OpenAI Agents SDK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect JSONCargo Maritime to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
Install the SDK
Run pip install openai-agents in your Python environment
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com
Run the script
Save the code above and run it: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent will automatically discover 4 tools from JSONCargo Maritime
Why Use OpenAI Agents SDK with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server
OpenAI Agents SDK provides unique advantages when paired with JSONCargo Maritime through the Model Context Protocol.
Native MCP integration via `MCPServerSse` — pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety
Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure
Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate
First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output
JSONCargo Maritime + OpenAI Agents SDK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where OpenAI Agents SDK combined with the JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build agents that query JSONCargo Maritime, process the data, and trigger follow-up actions autonomously
Multi-agent orchestration: create specialist agents — one queries JSONCargo Maritime, another analyzes results, a third generates reports
Data enrichment pipelines: stream data through JSONCargo Maritime tools and transform it with OpenAI models in a single async loop
Customer support bots: agents query JSONCargo Maritime to resolve tickets, look up records, and update statuses without human intervention
JSONCargo Maritime MCP Tools for OpenAI Agents SDK (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect JSONCargo Maritime to OpenAI Agents SDK via MCP:
check_api_status
Check if the JSONCargo service is operational
get_current_voyage_details
Get full metadata for the current voyage of a specific vessel ID
list_maritime_ports
List global ports registered in the JSONCargo database
search_maritime_vessels
Search for maritime vessels by name or IMO number
Example Prompts for JSONCargo Maritime in OpenAI Agents SDK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your OpenAI Agents SDK agent to start working with JSONCargo Maritime immediately.
"Search for vessel 'Ever Given' using JSONCargo."
"What is the current voyage status for vessel ID 'VES-123'?"
"List all maritime ports in 'Netherlands'."
Troubleshooting JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK
Common issues when connecting JSONCargo Maritime to OpenAI Agents SDK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerStreamableHttp not found
pip install --upgrade openai-agentsAgent not calling tools
JSONCargo Maritime + OpenAI Agents SDK FAQ
Common questions about integrating JSONCargo Maritime MCP Server with OpenAI Agents SDK.
How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?
MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?
MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.Does the SDK support streaming responses?
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Connect JSONCargo Maritime to OpenAI Agents SDK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.