| Abbreviation | Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
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AWB
|
Air waybill
|
Issued by carriers, this essential transport document offers evidence that the intended shipment has been received. This document also serves as a receipt for the transaction’s consignor. |
|
MAWB
|
Master Air Waybill
|
master air waybill has a number assigned by the airline. |
|
HAWB
|
House Air Waybill
|
home bill, initially has no number, but then gets it from a shipping agent. This one is supporting. |
|
IATA
|
International Air Transport Association
|
This aviation organization provides global standards for security, safety, and sustainability. It maintains a program known as the Operational Safety Audit (OSA), which conducts thorough evaluations to determine the quality of airline control systems and operational management. |
|
AMS
|
Automated Manifest System
|
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|
Tariff
|
Schedule of rates, charges and related transport conditions. | |
|
ULD
|
Unit Load Device
|
A ULD (unit load device) is a device used to move cargo being shipped as airfreight. More specifically, a ULD is used to consolidate cargo in order to assist with the loading process onto an airplane. ULDs come in two forms: pallets and containers. |