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Japan Airlines Cargo (JALCARGO) tracking (AWB 131)
JAL Cargo air waybill numbers start with 131. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker copies your number and opens JAL Cargo's tracking page. Paste it into their box. You can also go to the JAL Cargo tracking page directly.
How to read a JAL Cargo air waybill number
A JAL Cargo AWB looks like 131-1234 5675. The prefix 131 identifies Japan Airlines Cargo (JALCARGO). 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 Japan Airlines Cargo (JALCARGO)
- The homepage tracking form lets you look up one AWB or up to five at once, and the 131 prefix is already filled in for every field. (source)
- J SPEED is JAL's urgent product. Cargo is accepted up to 90 minutes before departure and can be picked up within 60 minutes (documents) or 90 minutes (cargo) after arrival. (source)
- JALCARGO Tracing Mail Service (JTMS) emails status updates for up to five master AWB numbers per request. (source)
- At Narita, JAL handles cargo in two buildings, JL5 and JL1. JL1 has temperature-controlled pharma, valuables, live animal and dangerous goods areas. (source)
Contact JAL Cargo
| Contact page | https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/jalcargo/support/#contact | source |
Tracking statuses you'll see
JAL 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 JAL Cargo AWB prefix?
131. Every Japan Airlines Cargo (JALCARGO) air waybill number starts with 131, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't JAL Cargo find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once JAL Cargo accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 131. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my JAL 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 JAL 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 JAL 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 Japan Airlines Cargo (JALCARGO)'s own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to JAL 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.