• NEW
  • DATA
  • DOCS
  • HUMAN

How to manage fulfillment orders with your AI

Connect Flexport Logistics to your agent to handle shipping tasks through chat. Once connected, your AI manages the logistics lifecycle without you opening a dashboard.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to handle my Flexport shipments?

Your agent uses Flexport tools to create new shipments, look up order data, and pull shipping labels. You get direct control over your fulfillment flow through your chat interface.

Logistics outcomes

What you get

These are the results of your requests.

NEW

Shipments created

The AI sends shipment data to Flexport. You get a confirmed order ready for processing.

DATA

Order details retrieved

Your agent pulls specific shipment info from Flexport. You get the exact details you asked for.

DOCS

Labels ready to print

The AI fetches shipping labels from the system. You get the files needed to move goods.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

If a shipment fails or data is missing, the AI flags it. You step in to fix the error.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent translates your natural language into specific logistics actions.

  1. Initiate shipment

    Your agent takes your shipment details and submits them to Flexport to start a new order.

    create_logistics_order

  2. Lookup orders

    The agent searches for specific shipment information or status updates you request.

    get_logistics_order

  3. Fetch labels

    The agent identifies the correct shipping documents and retrieves them for you.

    list_labels

  4. Verify data

    The agent checks the order details against your request to ensure everything matches.

    get_logistics_order

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Flexport.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed info with your actual shipment IDs or destination details.

Flexport Logistics Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SZTvne6iGcShrbCrtnciagcHAC77oNWXdk4d8nto/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 — Flexport Logistics capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flexport-logistics-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SZTvne6iGcShrbCrtnciagcHAC77oNWXdk4d8nto/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a new logistics order for a shipment going to Chicago with 50 units.

  • Get the details for order ID #99283.

  • Find the shipping labels for my most recent shipment.

  • List the labels available for the order I just created.

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Start here

Connect Flexport Logistics once, then ask.

Add the Flexport Logistics MCP to your client with one click. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

Connect Flexport Logistics to your AI

FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI cancel a shipment?

    No. The current tools only allow for creating orders, getting details, and listing labels.

  • 02

    Will the AI charge my credit card?

    No. The AI only interacts with the logistics data through the provided tools; it cannot trigger payments.

  • 03

    Can I download the labels directly from the chat?

    Yes. The agent uses the tool to find the labels, which you can then access through your AI client.

  • 04

    Does the AI update shipment addresses?

    No. There is no tool available to modify existing shipment data once it is created.

  • 05

    Can the AI see all my Flexport orders?

    The AI can only see the specific order details you ask it to retrieve using the provided tools.

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

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