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Air Waybill (AWB)

Air waybills are the freight documents associated with air shipments.

Air Waybill (AWB)

What is an air waybill?

An air waybill (AWB) is a non-negotiable document issued by a carrier when goods are transported by air. 

An air waybill acts as delivery instructions, a contract of carriage, and a cargo receipt for airfreight.

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