IATA-EPAWB

IATA electronic PAWB for cargo consolidation.

Definition

ePAWB is generated between forwarders and airlines for House Air Waybills (HAWB) grouped under a Master Air Waybill (MAWB). The e-freight programme targets 100% paperless cargo. XML/EDI format based on IATA Cargo-XML. Coupled with ePOUCH for ancillary documents.

Origin

IATA e-freight programme launched 2006 ; ePAWB became main cargo standard from 2014.

Example in context

DHL Aviation transmits to Air France-KLM Cargo the ePAWB in Cargo-XML for 250 HAWBs consolidated in one Paris-Hong Kong MAWB.

Related terms

• Cargo-XML — technical format.