The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier that is used as a receipt for cargo and as a contract of carriage.
a bill of lading that establishes terms of flights for the transportation of goods both domestically and internationally
a documentary proof of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier
a document which has the same importance in airfreight as a Bill of Lading has in sea freight, but, whereas a B/L is a title document, (i
a form of bill of lading used for the air transport of goods and is not negotiable
a shipping document used for the transportation of air freight
a written document describing the shipping arrangement between the air carrier and the shipper
A non-negotiable document covering the contract between the shipper and the transporter.
A type of bill of lading that applies to air cargo. It serves as a shipper's receipt and shows that the carrier has accepted the itemized goods and is responsible for getting the merchandise to the destination.
The Air Way bill is a non-negotiable Bill of Lading, and is used as a receipt for cargo and a contract for transportation between shipper and air carrier. Unlike an ocean carrier with a "to order" Ocean Bill of Lading, the air carrier must deliver the shipment to the consignee named on the non-negotiable Air Waybill. International air waybills or "airline air waybills," are used by the air carriers; "House air waybills, " are used as receipts by Freight Forwarders who then consolidate them with the air carriers international air waybills.
Abbreviation: AWB. Document used for carriage by air, evidencing the conclusion of a contract of carriage. This is a non-negotiable document of air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according to specified conditions.→ Consignment Note → Bill of Lading → Through Bill of Lading
A nonnegotiable instrument of domestic and international air transport that functions as a bill of lading.
A bill of lading that covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. This is a nonnegotiable instrument of air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according to specified conditions. Compare Inland bill of lading, Ocean bill of lading, and Through bill of lading.
A bill of lading (B/L)which covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination.
The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in nonnegotiable form.
A receipt of goods issued by the airline company. Is only a receipt, not a document of title, so is usually consigned to the issuing bank.
The contract between shipper and carrier covering American's international and domestic transportation of cargo to a specified destination. The air waybill may also be referred to as the source document.
Shipping document used for the transportation of a0ir freight: includes conditions, liability, shipping instructions, description of commodity, and applicable transportation charges.
The document made out by or on behalf of the shipper which, when used, evidences the contract between the shipper and carrier(s) for carriage of goods over routes of the carrier(s).
A receipt and contract signed by an airline company or its authorized agent signing as the carrier for the transport of merchandise to a specific place of destination. By its nature an Air Waybill is not a negotiable instrument. It is a common requirement that the Air Waybill show the flight number and date.
A document issued by a carrier to a shipper that supplies written evidence regarding the receipt of goods, the mode of transportation and the arrangement to deliver goods at the requested destination to the lawful holder of the bill of lading. A standard air waybill accommodates both domestic and international traffic.
A bill of lading for air transport that serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicates that the carrier has accepted the goods listed, obligates the carrier to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according to specified conditions.
A required shipping document that provides shipment details including destination, shipper, and type of delivery service and is part of the shipping contract.
A document issued by an airline that is a contract of carriage between the carrier (airline) and shipper and is also a receipt for the merchandise. Since the air waybill is issued containing a straight consignment, it is not a negotiable document. See also "House Air Waybill" and "Master Air Waybill."
A document used to evidence air transport of cargo. It is a confirmation that goods have been accepted for carriage
A shipping document used by the airlines for air freight. It serves as a contract for carriage and includes carrier conditions of carriage such as limits of liability and claims procedures. The air waybill also contains shipping instructions to the airline, a description of the commodity, and applicable transportation charges. The airline industry has adopted a standard formatted air waybill that accommodates both domestic and international traffic.
Document entitled "Air Waybill/Consignment Note", official contract concerning transportation of cargo by air, made out by or on behalf of the shipper, which is the contract between the shipper and carrier for the carriage of goods over the route of the carrier.
A bill of lading which covers domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically it is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport which serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listing therein and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination according to specified conditions.
A non-negotiable document or contract for international flights between shippers and carriers. It serves as both a receipt for the shipper and a transport agreement for the carrier of the freight.
bill of lading used for the transportation of air freight, describing conditions, liability, shipping instructions, nature of the commodity and applicable transportation charges. It is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport acting as a receipt for the shipper, and indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed therein and is thereby committed to carry the consignment to the airport of destination, according to the specified conditions. Compare Inland Bill of Lading, Through bill of lading. Français: Lettre de voiture aérienne Español: Carta de porte aéreo
A non-negotiable contract for carriage of air transportation between an air carrier and a shipper, or an air carrier and an air freight forwarder. In the latter case the forwarder, as an indirect air carrier, issues his own house air waybill to the shipper.
A receipt for the cargo and contract for the transportation betwen a shipper and an air carrier between points and/or airports as stated on the document. This can either be negotiable or non-negotiable and does not guarantee that total transport will be by air carriage.
An air waybill is a shipping document used by the airlines. Similar to a bill of lading, the air waybill is a contract between the shipper and airline that states the terms and conditions of transportation. The air waybill also contains shipping instructions, a description of the commodity, and transportation charges.
Air Waybill (AWB) or air consignment note or airway bill of lading refers to a receipt issued by an international courier company for goods and an evidence of the contract of carriage, but it is not a document of title to the goods. Hence, the AWB is non-negotiable.