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What is Air Waybill (AWB)?
The Air Waybill (AWB) is the transport document for air freight. It evidences the contract of carriage and carries an 11-digit number used for tracking.
Also called: AWB, air consignment note
The AWB number consists of a three-digit airline prefix and an eight-digit serial number. With it, the shipment can be tracked with the airline.
For consolidated shipments, the forwarder issues a Master AWB for the whole consignment and a House AWB for each individual shipment.
An AWB is not a negotiable document – unlike a bill of lading in ocean freight.