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House Air Waybill (HAWB)

Introduction to House Air Waybill The House Air Waybill (HAWB) is a document between the airfreight agent/airfreight forwarder and his customer. It is customary within airfreight agent/airfreight forwarder that the actual shippers and consignees (the merchants) do not deal directly with the carrier (airlines). The carrier (airlines) usually work together with airfreight agents/airfreight forwarder. The contract between the carrier (airline) and the airfreight agent/airfreight forwarder is evidenced by the Master Air Waybill (MAWB) whereas the contract between the airfreight agent/airfreight forwarder and his customers is evidenced by the House Air Waybill (HAWB). The format of the House Air Waybill (HAWB) is very similar to the Master Air Waybill (MAWB) (follows the IATA standard). The terms and conditions printed on the back of the document are usually identical to those that apply to Master Air Waybills (MAWBs). In this way, the airfreight forwarder ensures that he has the