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{{note|This article is part of the [[Customs_Glossary_Guide|Customs Glossary Guide]]|info}} | {{note|This article is part of the [[Customs_Glossary_Guide|Customs Glossary Guide]]|info}} | ||
[[Image:Air-Waybill-example.jpg|300px|right|thumb|An example of an Air Waybill]]In the context of North American trade, an Air Waybill (AWB) is a vital document used in air freight transportation to provide essential information about the shipment, including the origin, destination, and contents of the goods. An AWB serves as both a contract of carriage between the shipper and the airline and a receipt of goods for air cargo shipments. This article defines what an Air Waybill is in North American trade and explores the scenarios in which this document is utilized. | [[Image:Air-Waybill-example.jpg|300px|right|thumb|An example of an Air Waybill]]In the context of North American trade, an '''Air Waybill (AWB)''' is a vital document used in air freight transportation to provide essential information about the shipment, including the origin, destination, and contents of the goods. An AWB serves as both a contract of carriage between the shipper and the airline and a receipt of goods for air cargo shipments. This article defines what an Air Waybill is in North American trade and explores the scenarios in which this document is utilized. | ||
== What is an Air Waybill (AWB)? == | == What is an Air Waybill (AWB)? == | ||
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An Air Waybill is a fundamental document in North American trade, facilitating air cargo transportation and providing essential information about the shipment. As a contract of carriage and receipt of goods, the Air Waybill streamlines logistics, ensures compliance, and plays a significant role in enabling the efficient movement of goods via air freight within the region and beyond. | An Air Waybill is a fundamental document in North American trade, facilitating air cargo transportation and providing essential information about the shipment. As a contract of carriage and receipt of goods, the Air Waybill streamlines logistics, ensures compliance, and plays a significant role in enabling the efficient movement of goods via air freight within the region and beyond. | ||
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