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Examples of TRANSPORT documents:

g. Airway Bills of Lading (AWB)

• AWB is a document that accompanies goods shipped by an

international courier, which allow for tracking. It serves as

a receipt of goods by an airline, as well as a contract of

carriage between the shipper and the carrier. It's a legal

agreement that's enforceable by law

• An air waybill (AWB) is a legally binding transport

document issued by a carrier or agent that provides details

about the goods being shipped.

• It provides detailed information on the contents of the

shipment, the sender and recipient, terms and conditions,

and other information.

• The AWB is a standard form that is distributed by the

International Air Transport Association (IATA).

• Consider the document as a receipt for the sender

or consignor.