AWB Number

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Definition

The 11-digit reference number printed on an Air Waybill, consisting of the airline's 3-digit numeric prefix (e.g., 999 for Air China, 020 for Lufthansa) followed by a 7-digit serial number and a check digit. The AWB number is the primary tracking identifier for air cargo shipments and appears in all airline and customs systems. In OBC logistics, the AWB number is communicated to the client upon booking and can be tracked on the airline's cargo website or via FlashGL's real-time tracking portal.

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