Logistics Platform Integration Plan

Eddy Merckx (Head of Logistics) — Connecting Travel & Accommodation Platforms

Prepared by: Neo, Chief Code Architect

Date: 2026-03-28

Status: For Will's review

Current MCP Environment

Active MCP servers in claude_desktop_config.json:

Strava — configured (credentials placeholder, needs real tokens)
Google Calendar — connected (built-in)
Gmail — connected (built-in)
Notion — connected (built-in)
Zapier — connected (webhook capability)
Chrome MCP — confirmed working (MarineTraffic, Copilot Money precedent)

Platform Assessment Matrix

#	Platform	Fastest Path	Effort	What It Unlocks
1	Google Maps	MCP server install	Low	Saved places search, directions, nearby POI, geocoding for all trip planning
2	ADS-B Exchange	MCP server install	Low	Real-time flight tracking, crew/owner travel monitoring, aircraft lookup by location
3	Uber	Chrome MCP	Low-Med	Ride history, expense tracking, booking from Claude
4	Airbnb	MCP server (search) / Chrome MCP (bookings)	Low-Med	Search listings with filters, view existing reservations, pricing intel
5	Booking.com	MCP server + Chrome MCP	Med	Hotel search, reservation lookup, price comparison
6	Rental Cars	Chrome MCP per provider	Med	Reservation lookup, availability search, loyalty status
7	Marriott Bonvoy	Chrome MCP	Med-High	Reservation history, points balance, upcoming stays, loyalty tier

Priority Order

1. Google Maps MCP Server

Install: npx @anthropic/mcp-server-google-maps
Requires: Google Maps Platform API key (free tier: 28,000 requests/month)
Action from Will: Generate API key at Google Cloud Console
Immediate value: Merckx can geocode any destination, get directions, search nearby services

2. ADS-B Exchange MCP Server

Install: sragss/flight-mcp
Requires: ADS-B Exchange API key
Immediate value: Track crew flights in real-time, monitor aircraft near vessel positions

3. Airbnb Search MCP Server

Install: npx @openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb
Requires: Nothing (no API key needed)
Immediate value: Search accommodations by location, dates, guests, price range

Airbnb Bookings via Chrome MCP, Uber via Chrome MCP, Booking.com Search MCP + Chrome MCP.

Rental Car Integration, Marriott Bonvoy via Chrome MCP.

Quick Wins vs. Longer-Term Builds

Quick Wins (Today/This Week)

Action	Time	Payoff
Install Google Maps MCP	15 min (+ API key)	Geocoding, directions, POI search for all logistics
Install ADS-B MCP	15 min (+ API key)	Programmatic flight tracking
Install Airbnb search MCP	10 min	Accommodation search with no credentials
Chrome MCP on Airbnb bookings	5 min	Existing reservation data
Chrome MCP on Uber	5 min	Ride history and receipts

Actions Needed from Will

#	Action	Urgency	For
1	Generate Google Maps Platform API key	Today	Google Maps MCP
2	Check ADS-B Exchange API key / sign up on RapidAPI	Today	ADS-B MCP
3	Confirm logged into Airbnb in Chrome	Today	Airbnb bookings
4	Confirm logged into Uber in Chrome	This week	Uber ride history
5	Confirm logged into Booking.com in Chrome	This week	Booking.com reservations
6	Sign up for Booking.com API on RapidAPI	This week	Booking.com search MCP
7	Identify primary rental car provider	Next week	Rental car integration
8	Confirm logged into Marriott Bonvoy in Chrome	Next week	Marriott integration

Config Changes Required

Once Will provides the Google Maps API key, add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-maps": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-google-maps"],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "WILL_PROVIDES_THIS"
      }
    },
    "airbnb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@openbnb/mcp-server-airbnb"]
    },
    "flight-tracking": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "flight-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "ADSB_API_KEY": "WILL_PROVIDES_THIS"
      }
    }
  }
}

How This Connects to the Mainframe

When M&EM is at anchor in Mallorca, Merckx can:

Pull vessel position (MarineTraffic)
Find nearest airport (Google Maps MCP)
Track inbound crew flights (ADS-B MCP)
Book crew accommodation (Airbnb search MCP)
Arrange ground transport (Uber Chrome MCP)
Check hotel options for overflow (Booking.com MCP)

That is the full logistics chain from anchor to arrival, handled by one agent.

Bottom Line

Three MCP servers can be installed in under an hour with minimal credentials. Chrome MCP covers the rest for anything Will is already logged into. No platform requires paid API access for the read-only logistics intelligence Merckx needs.

Google Maps MCP is the single highest-leverage install. It becomes the geocoding backbone for every other logistics operation.

Standing by for API keys.

-- Neo

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