AIR-WAYBILL-EAWB
Paper AWB or IATA electronic eAWB.
Definition
The eAWB uses Cargo XML (XFWB) or IATA OneRecord. 78% IATA Cargo 2024 adoption. AWB 11-digit number with carrier prefix (e.g. 020 Lufthansa Cargo, 057 Air France Cargo). Coupled with eAWB Multilateral Agreement and eFreight initiatives.
Origin
Paper AWB used since 1929 (Warsaw Convention) ; eAWB Resolution 672 adopted 2010.
Example in context
A freight forwarder issues eAWB 020-12345678 on a Munich → New York shipment.
Related terms
- eBL — maritime equivalent.