Cargolux tracking (AWB 172)
Cargolux air waybill numbers start with 172. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker opens Cargolux's tracking page with your number filled in. You can also go to the Cargolux tracking page directly.
How to read a Cargolux air waybill number
A Cargolux AWB looks like 172-1234 5675. The prefix 172 identifies Cargolux. 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 Cargolux
- The tracker's helper text says it accepts two prefixes, 172 (Cargolux) and 356 (Cargolux Italia), each followed by the 8-digit serial. (source)
- Cargolux is an all-cargo airline whose group fleet is about 30 Boeing 747-400 and 747-8 freighters, named after Luxembourg towns. (source)
- It started flying from Luxembourg airport in 1970 and was a launch operator of the 747-8F, taking first deliveries in 2011. (source)
- Its tracking system is being migrated to a new platform; shipments not found there link out to the former tracking system. (source)
Contact Cargolux
Tracking statuses you'll see
Cargolux 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 Cargolux AWB prefix?
172. Every Cargolux air waybill number starts with 172, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't Cargolux find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once Cargolux accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 172. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my Cargolux 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 Cargolux?
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 Cargolux or your forwarder before booking.
Is this the official tracking site?
No. a-w-b.com is an independent lookup that sends you to Cargolux's own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to Cargolux.
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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.