• IDENTIFIERS
  • GEOSPATIAL
  • LOCATION
  • HUMAN

How to lookup port and terminal data with your AI

Connect Datalastic Maritime to your AI client to pull maritime location data. Once connected, you can query specific ports or entire countries for official identifiers and coordinates.

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Short answer

How can I find port and UN/LOCODE data using my AI?

You can search for specific ports by name or browse all ports within a certain country. Your AI then pulls the official UN/LOCODEs, exact coordinates, and location details for the results you find.

Data outcomes

What you get

The specific data points your AI pulls from the maritime database.

IDENTIFIERS

Official UN/LOCODEs

The AI finds the standardized UN/LOCODE for any port you name. This keeps your logistics data consistent with global standards.

GEOSPATIAL

Precise coordinates

Your agent retrieves the exact latitude and longitude for terminals. You can use these for mapping or distance calculations.

LOCATION

Detailed site info

The AI pulls specific location details for the port. This includes the country and regional context needed for routing.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You review the retrieved coordinates and codes. The AI provides the data, but you decide if the location matches your shipment needs.

The workflow

What your AI does when a query arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your questions and the Datalastic maritime database.

  1. Identify the port

    The AI looks for the specific maritime facility you mentioned by name.

    search_ports_by_name

  2. Filter by region

    If you need to see options in a specific area, the AI scans all ports within a chosen country.

    search_ports_by_country

  3. Extract details

    Once the port is found, the AI pulls the specific UN/LOCODE and coordinate data.

    get_port_details

  4. Format results

    The AI organizes the coordinates and location data into a readable format for your chat.

    get_port_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the maritime data tools.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for the actual port or country you are researching.

Datalastic Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_V27VmtEogPpibcH2fHkjtyZHwU7t7lNBHbAUo6GN/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Datalastic capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datalastic-maritime-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_V27VmtEogPpibcH2fHkjtyZHwU7t7lNBHbAUo6GN/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the UN/LOCODE and coordinates for the Port of Rotterdam.

  • List all maritime ports located in Singapore.

  • Get the exact location details for the Port of Long Beach.

  • Search for ports in Vietnam and show me their coordinates.

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  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
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Start here

Connect Datalastic Maritime once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying port data immediately.

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FAQ

How the port lookup behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI update port information?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve existing port and terminal data.

  • 02

    Can I search for specific terminal names?

    Yes, you can search for ports by name to find the relevant terminal data.

  • 03

    Does the AI provide real-time vessel tracking?

    No. This MCP is specifically for port identifiers, coordinates, and location details.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete or change UN/LOCODE records?

    No. The tools only allow for searching and retrieving data; they cannot modify the source database.

  • 05

    Can I find ports by country?

    Yes, the AI can list ports within a specific country.

  • More questions about Datalastic Maritime? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Datalastic Maritime Connector can do

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