How to Use the SafeCube Container Tracking MCP in Claude

Track maritime cargo directly in Claude Desktop. Get real-time shipment events and container status without switching tabs.

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Setup SafeCube Container Tracking with Claude Desktop

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Real-time container status for Claude Desktop

Stop guessing where your cargo is. Use `get_container_tracking` to pull live location data directly into your chat window. You get the raw status and current vessel coordinates. It’s the fastest way to check if a container is still moving or stuck at the port.

Audit shipment events via MCP

Need to know what happened to a specific load? Use `get_shipment_events` to see the full history of scans and handoffs. This tool gives you a chronological log for any ID. It cuts out the manual work of logging into separate logistics portals.

Manage active shipments in Claude

Keep your current active workload visible. Use `list_active_shipments` to pull everything you are currently tracking into your workspace. It provides a clean overview of your open tasks. You won't miss a deadline because you have the full list ready to query at any moment.

Setup guide

Set up SafeCube Container Tracking MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

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 SafeCube Container Tracking MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

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

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the SafeCube Container Tracking MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under safecube-container-tracking-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "safecube-container-tracking-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about SafeCube Container Tracking MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop settings and find the developer configuration file. Add this MCP server under the mcpServers key with the required command and arguments, then restart the app.

Yes, it runs as a local subprocess. Once configured, you will see the hammer icon in your input bar which confirms the tools are ready to use.

Absolutely. You can ask your agent to pull shipment events and summarize them into a draft report. It handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the analysis.

Your credentials and data remain local. The MCP server operates as a private process on your machine, ensuring no external party touches your API keys.

It accesses your maritime logistics data, specifically shipment IDs, container numbers, and event timestamps. This is handled locally through the MCP protocol to keep your cargo records private.

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