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Air Canada Cargo tracking (AWB 014)
AC Cargo air waybill numbers start with 014. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker copies your number and opens AC Cargo's tracking page. Paste it into their box. You can also go to the AC Cargo tracking page directly.
How to read a AC Cargo air waybill number
A AC Cargo AWB looks like 014-1234 5675. The prefix 014 identifies Air Canada Cargo. The last digit is a check digit: 1234567 divided by 7 leaves 5. If the tracker warns about the last digit, compare the number with your paperwork. How the check digit works.
About Air Canada Cargo
- The tracking page asks for the full 11-digit air waybill number (prefix plus serial). (source)
- Air Canada Cargo's portal guide tells users to type 'New' in place of 014 to get a system-generated waybill number, which shows 014 is the carrier's prefix. (source)
- Toronto Pearson is the global cargo hub. Air Canada Cargo also has self-handled hubs in Montreal, Vancouver, Chicago, London and Frankfurt. (source)
- Air Canada Cargo has ordered Boeing 777 freighters, the first tied to the opening of a new Vancouver cargo facility. (source)
Contact AC Cargo
Tracking statuses you'll see
AC Cargo reports progress with the standard IATA status codes used across air cargo.
| Code | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| BKD | Booked | Space is reserved on a flight. The cargo has not been handed over yet. |
| RCS | Received from shipper | The airline has accepted the cargo at origin. This is usually the first real milestone. |
| FOH | Freight on hand | The cargo is at the airline warehouse but not yet formally accepted. |
| MAN | Manifested | The shipment is listed on a specific flight. |
| PRE | Prepared for loading | Built up on a pallet or container for the flight. |
| DEP | Departed | The flight carrying the shipment has left. |
| ARR | Arrived | The flight has landed at the next airport. |
| RCF | Received from flight | Unloaded and checked in at the arrival warehouse. |
| TFD | Transferred | Handed to another airline for the next leg. |
| RCT | Received from another carrier | Taken over from another airline for the next leg. |
| NFD | Notified for delivery | The consignee or their agent has been told the cargo is ready. |
| AWD | Documents delivered | The shipping documents have been handed to the consignee or broker. |
| CCD | Customs cleared | Customs has released the shipment. |
| DLV | Delivered | The cargo has been collected by the consignee. Tracking ends here. |
| DIS | Discrepancy | Pieces or weight do not match the waybill, or something is missing or damaged. Contact the airline. |
Questions
What is the AC Cargo AWB prefix?
014. Every Air Canada Cargo air waybill number starts with 014, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't AC Cargo find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once AC Cargo accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 014. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my AC Cargo AWB number?
On the air waybill (top corners), in your forwarder's booking confirmation, or on the shipping notice from the seller.
Can I ship lithium batteries or other dangerous goods with AC Cargo?
Check the item first in our UN number lookup: it gives the hazard class and how much can go in one package on a passenger or cargo aircraft. Airlines can add their own restrictions, so confirm with AC Cargo or your forwarder before booking.
Is this the official tracking site?
No. a-w-b.com is an independent lookup that sends you to Air Canada Cargo's own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to AC Cargo.
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Facts compiled on 2026-11-05 from the carrier's own site and public references, with sources linked where available. Spotted an error? See about.