{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Air Waybill (AWB)","description":"When a carrier or its authorised agent accepts an air freight shipment, it issues an Air Waybill (AWB)—a non-negotiable transport document serving simultaneously as contract of carriage, receipt, and customs accompanying document. It records shipper and consignee details, cargo description, gross weight, dimensions, tariff codes, and, where applicable, dangerous goods classifications under IATA-DGR. Unlike a bill of lading, the AWB conveys no title to the goods; delivery is made solely to the na","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/air-waybill-awb","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-16T02:33:39.083811","citation":"https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/e/e-awb/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/air-waybill-awb","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Air Waybill (AWB) · When a carrier or its authorised agent accepts an air freight shipment, it issues an Air Waybill (AWB)—a non-negotiable transport document serving simultaneously as contract of carriage, receipt, and customs accompanying document. · Quelle: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/e/e-awb/"}