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Flexport MCP. Manage global cargo, POs, and documentation instantly.

Flexport MCP connects your AI agent directly to global trade and supply chain systems. Manage freight movements, create purchase orders, and retrieve essential logistics documents like Bills of Lading through simple conversation. Get full visibility over ocean and air shipments without logging into multiple carrier portals.

Flexport MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Flexport MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Flexport MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Flexport MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Flexport MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Flexport MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Flexport MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Flexport MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

View shipment status

List all current ocean and air shipments, retrieving detailed tracking information and transit statuses.

Manage purchase orders

Create new purchase orders or retrieve full details on existing ones for lifecycle management.

Access logistics documents

List and fetch critical shipping paperwork, including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists.

Handle billing records

Retrieve specific freight or commercial invoices associated with accounts or individual shipments for financial reconciliation.

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What AI agents can do with Flexport: 12 Tools for Logistics Management

These tools allow you to programmatically list, create, get, and download every type of document and record related to global freight shipments and purchase orders.

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Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Create Purchase Order

Generates a new purchase order record in the system.

Download Document

Gets a secure, temporary link to download a specific logistics document file.

Get Document

Retrieves metadata about any required logistics document type.

Get Invoice

Fetches detailed information regarding a specific invoice number.

Get Purchase Order

Retrieves all available details for an existing purchase order.

Get Shipment

Gets comprehensive data and current status for a single shipment ID.

List Commercial Invoices

Lists all commercial invoices associated with your account or shipments.

List Documents

Provides a list of various types of logistics documents available for retrieval.

List Invoices

Lists all freight-related invoices for financial review.

List Purchase Orders

Generates a list of purchase orders across different statuses (pending, active...

List Shipment Invoices

Lists all invoices specifically tied to one or more freight shipments.

List Shipments

Generates a list of all active and historical freight shipments.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Flexport MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Flexport integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
  • Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on each call
  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Make Your AI Do More

Start with Flexport, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
  • New servers added to the catalog weekly
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The Manual Grind of Global Logistics Tracking

Today, managing a shipment means juggling three separate windows: one with the carrier's tracking number, another with your internal ERP system to confirm the purchase order, and a third portal just for invoices. You copy numbers from one site, paste them into another, and then manually cross-reference dates until you figure out if that container actually left port or if it's still sitting in customs.

With this MCP, all those tabs disappear. Your agent becomes the central hub. Ask it about a shipment, and it pulls the live tracking data, checks the PO status, and flags any associated billing issues—all before you finish your sentence.

Getting Full Visibility with Flexport

You no longer need to manually initiate a search for documentation. Instead of logging into document repositories just to find the Bills of Lading or commercial invoices, you simply tell your agent to list and fetch them using list_documents.

What changes is that time spent searching becomes time spent acting. You get accurate data immediately, allowing you to move from monitoring a problem to solving it.

What Flexport MCP does for your AI

Running a complex supply chain means juggling dozens of tabs: one for customs data, another for invoices, and three more just to track a shipment's location. This MCP lets your AI agent do all that work for you. Instead of clicking through forms or manually compiling reports, you simply ask your client to list shipments or pull billing details.

You can automate the entire purchase order lifecycle, retrieving everything from commercial invoices to detailed packing lists in one conversation.

Whether you need a high-level overview of active cargo or specific customs documentation, this tool handles it all. Because Vinkius hosts and manages this MCP, your agent connects once to access global visibility across freight operations. It’s about getting answers instantly—a simple command pulls together data that used to take an analyst hours to gather.

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Frequently asked questions about Flexport MCP

How does the Flexport MCP handle different types of shipments? +

It handles both ocean and air cargo. You can use list_shipments to see all active freight movements, regardless of how they are traveling.

Can I use the Flexport MCP to create a purchase order from scratch? +

Yes, you can use the create_purchase_order tool. This allows your agent to generate new PO records directly in the system for tracking and approval.

What kind of invoices can I get using list_invoices? +

list_invoices handles freight-related billing. You can then use list_shipment_invoices to narrow down those payments specifically tied to a cargo shipment.

Do I need special coding skills for the Flexport MCP? +

No, you don't. The entire point is natural conversation. You just tell your agent what you want—like 'Get all documents for PO X'—and it handles the underlying API calls.

If a shipment changes status, how do I know? +

You use get_shipment to retrieve the most current metadata. This gives you real-time tracking data and transit statuses without having to check external carrier sites.