Air Waybill (AWB)

An air waybill (AWB) is a document that serves as a contract of carriage for the transportation of goods by air. It is issued by the airline and is used to track the shipment from origin to destination. The AWB contains information such as the shipper's name, the consignee's name, the origin and destination airports, the date of shipment, the type of goods being shipped, and the number of pieces.

The AWB is a valuable document for both the shipper and the consignee. The shipper can use the AWB to track the shipment and to ensure that it arrives at its destination safely. The consignee can use the AWB to claim the shipment from the airline.

The AWB is also used by customs authorities to control the import and export of goods. The AWB contains information that is used to determine the duty and taxes that are owed on the shipment.

The AWB is a legally binding document. It creates a contract between the shipper and the airline. The airline is responsible for transporting the goods to the consignee according to the terms of the AWB.

The AWB is a critical document for the transportation of goods by air. It is used to track the shipment, to control customs, and to create a contract between the shipper and the airline.