How do I track air cargo?

Paste the air waybill number (3-digit airline prefix + 8-digit serial, e.g. 020-12345675). TrackJet detects the format, identifies the airline from the prefix and routes you to its official cargo tracker; where a licensed feed exists it builds a source-labelled timeline.

Can I track by airline prefix?

The prefix tells you the airline (020 is Lufthansa Cargo, 176 Emirates SkyCargo). It is the first 3 digits of every MAWB that airline issues. Our airline directory lists the active cargo prefixes.

Is there an API for air-cargo tracking?

Yes — a read-only REST API and a public MCP server expose detection, routing and carrier lookup. See the developer docs linked below.

Air cargo tracking

Track air freight across the world’s cargo airlines from one box. Paste an air waybill number — TrackJet detects the format, reads the airline prefix and routes you to the carrier’s official cargo tracker. Where a licensed feed is available it builds a source-labelled timeline; elsewhere it is honest that it is routing only, and never invents events.

Two ways to start

By air waybill number — the 11-digit MAWB (3-digit prefix + 8-digit serial). The format and check digit are covered in the MAWB tracking guide.
By airline — if you only know the carrier, open its page from the directory below to see its prefix, official tracker and an example number.

Cargo airlines (166 active)

TrackJet’s directory covers 166 active air-cargo airlines, each with its real IATA prefix and official tracking surface. A sample (every prefix is real):

Prefix	Airline
014	Air Canada Cargo
044	Aerolineas Argentinas Cargo
093	Air Cairo Cargo
094	Aerologic Cargo
124	Air Algerie Cargo
139	AeroMexico Cargo
212	Air Astana Cargo
322	Aegean Cargo
832	ABX Air
873	AeroUnion (Avianca Cargo México)
996	Air Europa Cargo
999	Air China Cargo

Browse all cargo airlines →

What the status codes mean

Airlines report milestones with IATA Cargo-IMP codes such as RCS (received from shipper), DEP (departed), RCF (received from flight) and DLV (delivered). They mark events, not a live position. The full list is in the MAWB guide.

Live data, honestly

Live event feeds are licensed per carrier. Today the licensed live feed is DHL UTAPI; every other carrier is routing-only — TrackJet detects the number and links you to the official surface. When an event is shown, it carries its source. TrackJet never fabricates carrier events and does not bypass carrier protections.

For developers

A read-only REST API and a public Model Context Protocol (MCP) server expose detection, carrier lookup and routing for air cargo and the other verticals. See the developer docs and the MCP guide.

FAQ

How do I track air cargo?: Paste the air waybill number (3-digit airline prefix + 8-digit serial, e.g. 020-12345675). TrackJet detects the format, identifies the airline from the prefix and routes you to its official cargo tracker; where a licensed feed exists it builds a source-labelled timeline.
Can I track by airline prefix?: The prefix tells you the airline (020 is Lufthansa Cargo, 176 Emirates SkyCargo). It is the first 3 digits of every MAWB that airline issues. Our airline directory lists the active cargo prefixes.
Do you have live air-cargo events?: Live event feeds are licensed per carrier. Today the licensed live feed is DHL UTAPI; every other carrier is routing-only — TrackJet detects and links you to the official surface. We never invent events.
Is there an API for air-cargo tracking?: Yes — a read-only REST API and a public MCP server expose detection, routing and carrier lookup. See the developer docs linked below.