The Air Waybill (AWB) is the most important document issued by a carrier either directly or through its authorised agent. AWB is a contract between the shipper and the carrier that states the terms and conditions of transportation. It is also called airbill or air consignment note. It includes (a) conditions of carriage that define (among other terms and conditions) the carrier's limits of liability and claims procedures, (b) a description of the goods, and (c) applicable charges.
Unlike a bill of lading, an AWB is a non-negotiable instrument, does not specify on which flight the shipment will be sent, or when it will reach its destination. It covers transport of cargo from airport to airport.
The airline industry has adopted a standard format for AWB which is used throughout the world for both domestic and international traffic. Completing the air waybill correctly speeds the shipment process and assists the carrier's accounting services.
Air waybills must be completed in accordance with the applicable IATA rules and procedures. The following information must appear on all waybills:
Type of service required (applies to domestic shipments only);
Account numbers and IATA numbers (including CASS number);
When applicable, shipper's phone number and complete address, including postal code;
Consignee's phone number and complete street address, including postal code. A post office box address is accepted only if the shipment is travelling to a small community where street addresses are not used.
Contract rate, spot rate or other special carrier rate applicable to the shipment (information to be entered in the Accounting Information section of the air waybill).
Special information, attachments or instructions, e.g. "keep cool", "keep away from direct sunlight", "notify consignee upon arrival" or "hold for pick-up" (to be entered in the Handling Information section of the air waybill).
Flight number and date (mandatory only for domestic priority shipments holding booked space);
Exact piece count and exact dimensions for all pieces;
gross weight of goods, in kilograms;
Complete "Description of contents";
Applicable rate class:
M: Minimum
N: Normal (under 45 kg)
Q: Quantitative rate (over 45 kg)
C: Specific commodity rate
R: Class rate - reduction
S: Class rate - surcharge
U: Unit Load Device (ULD) rate (container)
When applicable, specific commodity number (or class rate discount/surcharge percent);
When applicable, ULD number and total number of pieces loaded into the container or onto the pallet
Indication of whether the shipment is prepaid or collect by entering the weight charges or the words "PREPAID" or "COLLECT" in the Weight Charge box.
Notes:
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contract rate - . .
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gross weight - , ()
rate class -
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prepaid , collect -;
Answer the questions:
1. What are other names for Air Waybill?
2. What does Air Waybill include and define?
3. What is the difference between A Bill of Lading and An Air Waybill?
4. What points must one fill in Air Waybill forms?
5. Are flight number and date necessary when completing an Air Waybill?
6. What types of rate class exist?
7. What does ULD mean?
Which words on the left are synonyms of which words on the right?
| 1. air waybill 2. buyer 3. exporter 4. airline 5. charge 6. description 7. measurements 8. box 9. original | a. carrier b. top copy c. case d. consignee e. dimensions f. shipper g. rate h. air consignment note i. nature |
Give short answers to these questions about the air waybill given below:
1. Which company is selling the goods?
2. Which company is buying the goods?
3. Who is the Carrier?
4. What company is the carriers agent?
5. Which airport are the goods leaving from?
6. Which airport are they going to?
7. Is it a direct or a transit flight?
8. What are the abbreviations of departure, destination and transit airports?
9. Is there a flight number?
10. What kind of commodity is being carried?
11. How many boxes are the goods in?
12. What is the total volume of the consolas?
13. How much does each box weigh?
14. How many copies of the waybill are there?
15. What currency is used in the waybill?
16. What is the cost per kilo to send the goods by air?
17. What is declared value for carriage?
18. What is amount of insurance?
19. Is there a rate class for the commodity?
20. What are the other charges for?
21. How much must the buyer pay when the goods arrive?
22. What handling information should be taken into consideration?
Tell as much information as you can about the consignment in the air waybill given below. Note the following information:
Account number -
Agent's IATA (International Air Transport Association) code - .
Chargeable Weight - ( , .)
CTNS (carton boxes) - .
Currency .
Declared value for carriage - , ( ).
Diversion - .
Handling information - .
Issuing carrier's agent - , .
Nature and quantity of goods (incl. Dimensions or Volume) - ( () ).
NIL -
Rate/Charge - / ( 1 )
Total - ( ).
Weight charge and valuation charge - c .
In pairs, act out a telephone conversation as if you were the carrier's agent and the airline clerk. Arrange to send the consignment in the air waybill given below. The flight leaves at 10.35 and arrives in Guangzhou at 13.45 local time:
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| Shippers Name Shippers and Address Account Number UNITED AIRLINES 1234 N.W 12ST MIAMI, Fl 31212 | Not Negotiable Air Waybill issued by UNITED AIRLINES LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | |||||||||||||||
| Copies 1, 2 and 3 of this Air Waybill are originals and have the same validity. | ||||||||||||||||
| Consignee's Name Consignee's and Address Account Number CHINAINTERNATIONAL ROOM 801-807, DONG SHAN PLAZA 9, XIAN LIE ZHONG ROAD GUANGZHOU, CHINA | ||||||||||||||||
| Issuing Carriers Agent Name and City BLUE SEA SHIPING 841 SANDHILL AVE CARSON,CA 90746 | Accounting Information | |||||||||||||||
| Agent's IATA Code Account No. | ||||||||||||||||
| Airportof Departure LOS ANELES LAX | ||||||||||||||||
| To CAN | Routing and Destination | to HKG | by UA | to CAN | by UA | Currency USD | Declared Value for Carriage USD 84300.00 | |||||||||
| By First Carrier UNI TED AIRLINES | ||||||||||||||||
| Airport of Destination GUANGZHOU BAIYUN CAN | Requested Flight/Date | Amount of Insurance NIL | ||||||||||||||
| Handling Information PLEASE NOTIFY CONSIGNEE UPON ARIVAL These commodities, technology or software were exported from the United States in accordance Diversion contrary to with the Export Administration Regulations. U.S. Law prohibited SCI Ultimate destination CHINA | ||||||||||||||||
| No. of Pieces RCP | Gross Weight | Kg lb | Rate Class | Char- geable Weight | Rate / Charge | Total | Nature and Quantity of Goods (incl. Dimen- sions or Volume) | |||||||||
| Com-modity Item No. | ||||||||||||||||
| CTNS | 8055.61 3654.00 | Lbs Kgs | 3654.00 | 1.35 | 4932.90 | CONSOLAS AS PER ATTACHED MANIFEST 250121413 | ||||||||||
| Prepaid Weight Charge Collect | Other Charges SECURITY 493.30 SURCHAGE FUELSURCHAGE493.30 | |||||||||||||||
| 4932.90 | ||||||||||||||||
| Valuation Charge | ||||||||||||||||
| Tax | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Other Charges Due Agent | SAMPLEAGENT Signature of Shipper or his Agent | |||||||||||||||
| .00 | .00 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Other Charges Due Carrier | ||||||||||||||||
| 986.60 | .00 | |||||||||||||||
| Total Prepaid | Total Collect | 11/19/03 LOS SAMPLE Executed ANGELESAGENT on (date) At place Signature | ||||||||||||||
| 5919.50 | .00 | |||||||||||||||
| Currency Conversion Rates | CC charges in Dest. Currency | |||||||||||||||
