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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.

  • eBL — maritime equivalent.

Last updated: May 15, 2026