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Use AI agents with the Flexport MCP to track shipments, manage purchase orders, and retrieve logistics documents in Claude or Cursor for better oversight.
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Manage global freight shipments and purchase orders through your AI agent.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
How fast is the Flexport MCP Server?
Average time for the server to become ready for requests over the last 8 days, measured until the initialize / tools/list handshake completes. Metrics are updated daily between 00:00 and 04:00 UTC. Create a free account, use this MCP on Vinkius Cloud, and connect it to your AI agent in seconds.
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What AI agents can do with Flexport 12 Tools for Freight Forwarding
Use these 12 tools to manage your shipments, POs, and logistics documents through your AI agent.
List commercial invoices
See all your commercial invoices in one list. This helps you stay on top of your customs paperwork.
List documents
Browse all logistics documents associated with your account. It's the fastest way to find your paperwork.
List invoices
View a list of all freight invoices. Use this to keep your shipping costs organized.
List purchase orders
See all your active and past purchase orders. It helps you track what's been ordered and what's pending.
List shipment invoices
Find all invoices tied to a specific shipment. This makes it easy to see the costs for a single delivery.
List shipments
Get a list of all your ocean and air shipments. Use this to see your entire cargo pipeline at once.
Create purchase order
Create a new purchase order directly from your AI client. This saves you from manual entry in the portal.
Download document
Get a secure link to download a specific logistics document. This lets you grab files without navigating menus.
Get document
See the metadata for a specific logistics document. Use this to verify details before downloading.
Get invoice
Pull the specific details for a single invoice. This is great for deep dives into billing.
Get purchase order
See the full details of a specific purchase order. Use this to check line items and statuses.
Get shipment
Get the full details of a specific shipment. This provides everything you need to know about a single cargo move.
Flexport MCP for Faster Freight Forwarding
This is for logistics and supply chain professionals who are tired of jumping between a dozen different tabs to find cargo status or billing info. It's for the person who needs to know where a shipment is right now without digging through a dashboard at 2am.
Logistics Manager
Checks cargo ready dates and carrier statuses on the fly while coordinating with various freight partners.
Supply Chain Analyst
Gets a bird's-eye view of purchase orders and freight costs to identify bottlenecks in the global trade flow.
Finance Operations
Pulls freight billing data and logistics documents for audit and reconciliation tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Flexport MCP track my ocean and air shipments? +
Yes, it allows your agent to list all your shipments and fetch real-time tracking metadata for both ocean and air cargo.
Can I create new purchase orders using this tool? +
You can use your AI client to create new purchase orders directly, which saves you from having to manually enter data into the Flexport portal.
How do I get logistics documents like Bills of Lading? +
Your agent can list all your logistics documents and provide direct download links for files like Packing Lists and Commercial Invoices.
Can this MCP help with freight billing? +
It can list all your freight invoices and pull specific invoice details, making it much easier to manage your shipping costs and financial records.
Is this useful for customs clearance? +
Yes, it can retrieve commercial invoice data required for customs compliance, helping you keep your documentation organized and accessible.
How do I connect Flexport to my AI agent? +
You just need to subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and add your Flexport API key from your developer portal to your preferred AI client.
How do I track a specific shipment using its ID? +
You can use the 'get_shipment' tool and provide the Flexport Shipment ID. The agent will return the most recent status, location, and estimated arrival dates for that shipment.
Can I retrieve commercial invoices for customs purposes? +
Yes! The 'list_commercial_invoices' and 'list_documents' tools allow you to access the necessary paperwork for customs clearance. You can even use 'download_document' to get a temporary link to the actual file.
Is it possible to filter invoices by shipment? +
Absolutely. Use the 'list_shipment_invoices' tool and provide the Shipment ID. The agent will retrieve all freight billing documents associated with that specific cargo movement.
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