• STATUS
  • DETAILS
  • ALERTS
  • HUMAN

How to track ocean and air shipments with your AI

Connect Flexport to your AI client once. From then on, you can check shipment statuses and transit updates through simple chat.

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Short answer

How can I track my ocean and air shipments with AI?

Your AI pulls live transit data and shipment details from Flexport. You get immediate updates on freight movements without opening a dashboard. Here is how it works.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on logistics.

STATUS

Live transit updates

The AI pulls current location and milestone data. You get the exact status of ocean or air freight instantly.

DETAILS

Full shipment profiles

Get specific details on cargo, weight, and routing. The AI fetches everything from your active freight files.

ALERTS

Delay detection

Ask your agent to look for late arrivals or missed connections. It identifies movement gaps in your supply chain.

HUMAN

Manual intervention

The AI cannot change shipment routes or update customs filings. You still handle all physical logistics changes.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for updates.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Flexport platform.

  1. Identify shipments

    The AI scans your active freight list to find the specific ocean or air loads you are asking about.

    list_shipments

  2. Fetch specific data

    Once the right shipment is identified, the AI pulls the granular transit and routing information.

    get_shipment

  3. Analyze movement

    The AI compares the current status against expected milestones to see if anything is running behind.

    get_shipment

  4. Report findings

    The AI presents the transit status in plain text so you can decide on next steps.

    list_shipments

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with your Flexport data.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual shipment IDs or specific cargo types.

Flexport Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f2LQY2qm6SfEuHLTo4K9KyiSmoDb3VOKl5P1pm0Z/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 capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flexport-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f2LQY2qm6SfEuHLTo4K9KyiSmoDb3VOKl5P1pm0Z/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all my current ocean shipments.

  • What is the status of shipment [ID NUMBER]?

  • Are any of my air freight shipments delayed right now?

  • Show me the details for the shipment arriving from [LOCATION].

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Flexport once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions in your preferred AI client.

Connect Flexport to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my shipment destination?

    No. The AI can only read shipment data. You must log in to Flexport to make any changes to routing or destination.

  • 02

    Can the AI book new freight for me?

    No. The tools only allow for listing and getting shipment information. It cannot create new bookings.

  • 03

    How often does the AI see updates?

    The AI sees whatever data is currently available in Flexport. It pulls the most recent status every time you ask a question.

  • 04

    Does the AI know about my historical shipments?

    Yes, as long as those shipments are visible in your Flexport account through the list tools.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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