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China Airlines Cargo tracking (AWB 297)
CAL Cargo air waybill numbers start with 297. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker copies your number and opens CAL Cargo's tracking page. Paste it into their box. You can also go to the CAL Cargo tracking page directly.
How to read a CAL Cargo air waybill number
A CAL Cargo AWB looks like 297-1234 5675. The prefix 297 identifies China Airlines 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 China Airlines Cargo
- The cargo home page tracking box pre-fills prefix 297 and asks for an 8-digit AWB plus a validation code. The e-AWB page says waybills without the 297 prefix can't go through its e-AWB process. (source)
- China Airlines' August 2025 investor presentation lists 18 freighters (ten 777F and eight 747-400F) flying long- and short-haul routes, with four 777-8Fs on order. (source)
- Inbound consignments are cleared and collected at Taoyuan International Airport, with the air waybill used at pickup. (source)
Contact CAL Cargo
| Offices directory | https://cargo.china-airlines.com/CCNetv2/content/about/OurOffice.aspx | source |
Tracking statuses you'll see
CAL 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 CAL Cargo AWB prefix?
297. Every China Airlines Cargo air waybill number starts with 297, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't CAL Cargo find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once CAL Cargo accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 297. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my CAL 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 CAL 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 CAL 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 China Airlines Cargo's own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to CAL 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.