# House Air Waybill (HAWB)

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> In air freight consolidation, the House Air Waybill (HAWB) is the forwarder's own transport document issued to the shipper upon acceptance of a single consignment.

In air freight consolidation, the House Air Waybill (HAWB) is the forwarder's own transport document issued to the shipper upon acceptance of a single consignment. It establishes the contract of carriage between shipper and forwarder, and records all shipment-specific details: weight, content, routing, charges, and handling instructions. Once the forwarder consolidates multiple consignments, each HAWB is grouped under a Master Air Waybill (MAWB) issued by the airline. The HAWB carries no direct contractual relationship with the carrier, but it remains the shipper's primary reference for tracking and proof of carriage at the forwarder level.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_waybill](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_waybill)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | House Air Waybill (HAWB) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 94 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_waybill |

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