Container Tracking MCP — Supply Chain Visibility¶
What It Is¶
Container Tracking MCP (lxxmng/container-tracking-mcp) provides real-time ocean container tracking across 200+ shipping lines. Supply chain operators can query live container milestones, vessel positions, and estimated arrivals directly from their AI agent — no portal-hopping across carrier websites.
Tools Available¶
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Track by container | Live milestones for a specific container number |
| Track by BOL | Bill of lading lookup across carriers |
| Track by booking | Booking reference tracking |
| Vessel position | Current vessel location and ETA |
Quick Start¶
npx mcp-remote https://mcp.trackingmcp.com/mcp
Business Use Cases¶
- Exception monitoring: "Which containers are delayed beyond their ETA — flag with customer name and PO number"
- Inventory planning: "When does container MSCU1234567 arrive at LA/Long Beach?"
- Customer updates: "Generate a status update for all 15 containers for Customer X — include current location, ETA, and any delays"
- Carrier performance: "Compare on-time percentage across Maersk, MSC, and CMA CGM for my Q3 shipments"
Limitations¶
- Ocean only: No air freight, trucking, or rail tracking
- Remote service: Depends on trackingmcp.com uptime
- No booking: Read-only tracking — no booking or documentation changes