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Air Waybillnoun · abbr.

The transport document for air freight, used as a receipt but not as title.

An air waybill evidences the contract of carriage for goods sent by air and identifies the consignment for tracking. Unlike a bill of lading it is non-negotiable and does not confer title.

Because air cargo often arrives before paperwork can be exchanged, consignments are released against identity rather than document, which changes how payment must be secured.

Also called

  • AWB
  • air waybill

Related terms

Bill of Lading

BoL

The carrier document that acts as receipt, contract and title for sea freight.

Freight Forwarder

An agent who arranges transport of goods on your behalf.

Customs Clearance

The process of getting goods legally released across a border.

Track and Trace

Following a consignment’s progress and reconstructing its history.

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