# House Air Waybill (HAWB)

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Unlike the Master Air Waybill (MAWB), which the airline issues to cover the entire consolidated shipment, the House Air Waybill (HAWB) is the freight forwarder's own document issued directly to each individual shipper.

Unlike the Master Air Waybill (MAWB), which the airline issues to cover the entire consolidated shipment, the House Air Waybill (HAWB) is the freight forwarder's own document issued directly to each individual shipper. It establishes the contract of carriage between forwarder and shipper, acknowledges receipt of the goods, and specifies the consignee, routing, and conditions of transport. The HAWB is non-negotiable and non-transferable – a key distinction from an ocean bill of lading. In groupage air freight, the forwarder consolidates small shipments from multiple shippers under one MAWB tendered to the airline, while each shipper receives a separate HAWB. It is the shipper's primary document for asserting claims, releasing cargo to the consignee, and supporting import customs clearance.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | House Air Waybill (HAWB) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 118 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_waybill |

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