How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

You need to provide your Maersk Consumer Key and Consumer Secret from the Maersk Integration Hub. Once entered in Vinkius, you can connect your client like Claude or Cursor in one click.

Do I need a Maersk subscription?

Yes. You must subscribe to specific products like Shipment Tracking or Ocean Products within the Maersk Integration Hub to use the corresponding capabilities in this MCP.

Can I track containers using my own reference number?

Yes. The track_shipments capability allows you to query by container number, waybill number, or your own internal reference.

What kind of authentication does the Maersk API use?

The gateway supports both HTTP Basic authentication using your consumer key and secret, or Bearer tokens.

Can this MCP find port locations?

Yes. The search_locations capability allows your agent to find Maersk location master data, including cities, ports, and terminals.

How do I get the Consumer Key/Secret?

Create an account at developer.maersk.com (Maersk Integration Hub), create an app/integration in the catalogue, and subscribe it to the products you need (Shipment Tracking, Shipping Documents, Ocean Products, Vessel Schedules, Port Calls, Deadlines). The portal issues a Consumer Key + Consumer Secret pair per app.

I get a 401 with a correlationIdentifier. what now?

The gateway returns a structured 401 (with httpMethod, requestUri and correlationIdentifier) whenever auth is missing/invalid. first check the consumer key/secret. Maersk support can trace any request by that correlation identifier.

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Connect Maersk Shipping to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get live ocean freight data directly in your AI client.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Maersk.

01
Find waybill
This capability performs a Maersk waybill lookup using the carrier SCAC code and waybill number. It returns metadata including involved parties, ports, and container details.
02
Search locations
This capability searches Maersk's master location data. Use it to find specific cities, ports, or terminals by their geographic IDs.
03
Get deadlines
This capability retrieves specific shipment deadlines like VGM, documentation, or demurrage and detention cut-offs. You can filter results by container or waybill number.
04
Track shipments
This capability tracks live shipment milestones. It provides current positions and ETAs based on a container number, waybill, or your own reference.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Maersk.

05
Get ocean products
This capability searches for bookable ocean sailings between two locations. It returns vessel info, transit times, and pricing data.
06
Get vessel schedules
This capability pulls vessel metadata and sailing schedules. You can use an IMO number to find specific routes and timing.
07
Get port calls
This capability retrieves port call records for a specific vessel. It shows arrival and departure data for various ports and terminals.

Real work

What teams actually run

Automated Status Reports

Your agent can automatically check container milestones and summarize them for a daily logistics report.

Route Planning

Use the MCP to compare different ocean products and transit times between two global ports.

Deadline Alerts

Your agent can monitor specific waybills to identify upcoming VGM or gate-in cut-offs.

Vessel Tracking

Track specific vessel movements and port calls using IMO numbers for better visibility.

One connector, every AI

Maersk works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Maersk to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

880ms average. Fast in production.

Maersk is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1342ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 678ms
Slowest day: 1342ms
14-day trend: Slowing+18%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Maersk, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Maersk. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Maersk Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_btVopx9k2t1dPxSsLSMTTSZOTv0BTdSdi2L5Bw76/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Maersk capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "maersk-shipping-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_btVopx9k2t1dPxSsLSMTTSZOTv0BTdSdi2L5Bw76/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Maersk in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Maersk owners hand off.

Logistics professionals and developers who need to automate ocean freight data retrieval.

01
Freight Forwarders
They use the MCP to provide instant shipment updates to their customers.
02
Supply Chain Managers
They use the MCP to monitor vessel schedules and avoid missing cargo deadlines.
03
Logistics Developers
They use the MCP to feed authoritative Maersk data into custom dashboards or agents.

FAQ

Questions Maersk owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?
You need to provide your Maersk Consumer Key and Consumer Secret from the Maersk Integration Hub. Once entered in Vinkius, you can connect your client like Claude or Cursor in one click.
02
Do I need a Maersk subscription?
Yes. You must subscribe to specific products like Shipment Tracking or Ocean Products within the Maersk Integration Hub to use the corresponding capabilities in this MCP.
03
Can I track containers using my own reference number?
Yes. The track_shipments capability allows you to query by container number, waybill number, or your own internal reference.
04
What kind of authentication does the Maersk API use?
The gateway supports both HTTP Basic authentication using your consumer key and secret, or Bearer tokens.
05
Can this MCP find port locations?
Yes. The search_locations capability allows your agent to find Maersk location master data, including cities, ports, and terminals.
06
How do I get the Consumer Key/Secret?
Create an account at developer.maersk.com (Maersk Integration Hub), create an app/integration in the catalogue, and subscribe it to the products you need (Shipment Tracking, Shipping Documents, Ocean Products, Vessel Schedules, Port Calls, Deadlines). The portal issues a Consumer Key + Consumer Secret pair per app.
07
I get a 401 with a correlationIdentifier. what now?
The gateway returns a structured 401 (with httpMethod, requestUri and correlationIdentifier) whenever auth is missing/invalid. first check the consumer key/secret. Maersk support can trace any request by that correlation identifier.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Find waybill

Search locations

Get deadlines

Track shipments

05-07

Get ocean products

Get vessel schedules

Get port calls

What teams actually run

Automated Status Reports

Route Planning

Deadline Alerts

Vessel Tracking

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

Do I need a Maersk subscription?

Can I track containers using my own reference number?

What kind of authentication does the Maersk API use?

Can this MCP find port locations?

How do I get the Consumer Key/Secret?

I get a 401 with a correlationIdentifier. what now?

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