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eAWB Resource Center
The Electronic Airway Bill for Carriers, Forwarders & Ground Handling Agents (GHAs)
This resource center includes information regarding the Electronic Airway Bill (eAWB). We encourage you to bookmark this page and to check back often for updated information.
What is the eAWB?
The eAWB is essentially a contract of carriage between shippers (importers and exporters) and air carriers. It eliminates the need to process and manage paper to simplify data processing to speed the movement of air cargo.
Why was the eAWB Created?
The electronic airway bill was created to:
Minimize Paperwork
The eAWB can help to virtually eliminate paper from the air cargo supply chain
Enable Better Communication
Digital information can help to optimize data sharing between carriers, forwarders, shippers and other trading partners
Reduce Labor
Digitization and electronic communication can result in less overhead with lighter manual and operational processes
Improve Accuracy
Data timeliness and completeness is improved when error-prone manual processes are reduced or eliminated
Why Use the Digital eAWB Format?
The digital eAWB format helps streamline information transfer between air carriers, freight forwarders, and ground handling agents. Since air has been a traditionally paper-heavy industry, moving to the eAWB format can help reduce errors, improve efficiency, and enable better overall communication.
Descartes Can Help
Ready to learn how the eAWB can benefit your operations?
Resources for Forwarders
eBook
Review an interactive guide on the eAWB developed for freight forwarders
Overview
Benefits of the eAWB for Forwarders
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Infographic
The eAWB & Countering Tight Margins in Air Cargo
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Resources for Carriers
eBook
Review an easy-to-read eBook on the eAWB developed for air carriers
Overview
Benefits of the eAWB for Carriers