GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 16, 2026
Destination Airport (Air Cargo)
At the time of shipment booking, the destination airport in air cargo is recorded on the Air Waybill (AWB) as the final point of the air routing where the carrier discharges the freight and hands it over to destination customs.
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At the time of shipment booking, the destination airport in air cargo is recorded on the Air Waybill (AWB) as the final point of the air routing where the carrier discharges the freight and hands it over to destination customs. The consignee's freight forwarder or agent then takes charge, files the import declaration, and arranges onward delivery to the final address. All transport documents – AWB, dangerous goods declaration, customs entry – must carry a consistent airport code; any mismatch causes clearance delays. A key distinction: the destination airport is the last node in the air network, while the final delivery point – which may be an inland distribution centre or the consignee's facility – is reached by a separate transport leg.
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