Container Tracking MCP
Container Tracking MCP is an MCP server that reports vessel positions, demurrage risk, and port congestion for container shipments via trackingmcp.com.
About
Container Tracking MCP connects coding agents to maritime logistics data for developers who sell physical goods, run DTC brands, or operate import-dependent SaaS adjacent to supply chains. Instead of manually checking carrier portals, you register the hosted MCP endpoint with an API key and let the agent answer questions about where containers are, whether ports are congested, and where demurrage charges might land. Streamable-HTTP and SSE remotes suit cloud-first agent setups without maintaining scrapers. The server is specialized: it optimizes for shipment-level operational awareness rather than generic project management. operators use it to script weekly ops reviews, draft customer delay notices, or sanity-check inventory forecasts against real vessel movement. It complements spreadsheets and 3PL dashboards but does not replace customs brokers or contractual carrier relationships. Expect API limits and key management as part of your operate playbook.
- Tracks container shipments with vessel positions and port congestion signals
- Surfaces demurrage risk so agents can flag cost exposure before deadlines
- Hosted remotes: streamable-HTTP and SSE at mcp.trackingmcp.com
- Bearer API key required—free key available at trackingmcp.com/mcp
- Version 1.1.0 positioned for Claude and ChatGPT MCP clients
Container Tracking MCP by the numbers
- Data as of Aug 10, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
claude mcp add --transport http container-tracking https://mcp.trackingmcp.com/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"Add your badge
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| Transport | HTTP, SSE |
|---|---|
| Auth | Required |
What it does
Give your agent live container logistics—vessel position, demurrage risk, and port congestion—when you run import-heavy commerce or fulfillment ops.
Who is it for?
ecommerce founders, import brands, and ops-heavy side businesses using Claude or ChatGPT with MCP for weekly logistics reviews.
Skip if: Pure software SaaS with no physical fulfillment, or teams that need certified TMS replacement inside the ERP.
What you get
Your agent can pull unified tracking, congestion, and demurrage-risk context so you act on delays before fees and stockouts compound.
- Agent queries for vessel positions and port congestion
- Demurrage-risk oriented signals for ops triage
By the numbers
- Server version 1.1.0
- Remote endpoints: mcp.trackingmcp.com (HTTP MCP and SSE)
- Authorization: Bearer API key required
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FAQ
Who is Container Tracking MCP for?
Developers and operators who manage containerized imports or DTC supply chains and want shipment intelligence inside MCP-enabled agents.
When should I use Container Tracking MCP?
Use it during operate when monitoring in-transit inventory, explaining delays to customers, or reviewing demurrage and port congestion risk.
How do I add Container Tracking MCP to my agent?
Obtain a Bearer API key at trackingmcp.com/mcp, add https://mcp.trackingmcp.com/mcp (or the SSE URL) as a remote MCP server with Authorization header, then call tracking tools from your session.