Air Waybill (AWB)

Non-negotiable contract of carriage for air freight — equivalent to a B/L for air shipments.

Abbreviation
AWB
Category
air
Key fields
5

When is it required?

Required for all air cargo; used for tracking, customs, and delivery.

Key fields

  • AWB number (3+8)
  • Airport of departure/destination
  • Chargeable weight
  • Nature of goods
  • Declared value

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