Brazil
ABSA Cargo Airline Cargo Tracking
About
ABSA Cargo Airline, now operating as LATAM Cargo Brasil, was established in 1995 and is based in Campinas, Brazil, operating as a subsidiary within the LATAM Airlines Group. It operates scheduled services within Latin America and between Brazil and the United States as well as charter services. The airline became the first in the Americas to achieve CEIV Pharma certification in 2017, demonstrating its pharmaceutical logistics excellence.
How to track ABSA Cargo Airline shipments
1. Go to the LATAM Cargo official tracking website at https://www.latamcargo.com/en/trackshipment 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 549-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7 (example: 549-12345675) 3. The tracking system will display real-time status updates including location, flight details, estimated arrival times, and customs clearance status 4. For additional assistance, contact customer service through the regional offices listed on the LATAM Cargo website
What 549-XXXXXXXX means
The AWB prefix 549 identifies ABSA Cargo Airline (now LATAM Cargo Brasil) as the carrier responsible for handling and routing your shipment throughout the air cargo network. The seven-digit serial number following the prefix is unique to your specific shipment, while the final digit is a check digit calculated by dividing the seven-digit serial number by 7 and using only the remainder (mod-7). For example, in AWB number 549-12345675, the check digit '5' confirms the serial number 1234567 is valid. This prefix system ensures proper identification and routing within the global air cargo network.
ABSA Cargo Airline cold chain & perishables
ABSA Cargo Airline holds IATA CEIV Pharma certification for handling temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments. CEIV is the IATA-administered audit standard that validates a carrier's end-to-end cold-chain procedures, staff training, and facilities against pharma-grade requirements.
- CEIV Pharma
ABSA Cargo Airline specialized cargo handling
CEIV Pharma certified since 2017 with two specialized pharmaceutical products: Pharma Passive and Pharma Active for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics. Provides transport services for general cargo, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, and e-commerce shipments with specialized cold chain capabilities.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my ABSA Cargo Airline shipment?
- Visit https://www.latamcargo.com/en/trackshipment and enter your 11-digit AWB number starting with 549 (for example: 549-12345675). The tracking system provides real-time updates on location, flight details, and delivery status. If your shipment status hasn't updated after 24 hours, contact LATAM Cargo customer service through their regional offices for assistance.
- What does AWB prefix 549 mean?
- AWB prefix 549 identifies ABSA Cargo Airline (now operating as LATAM Cargo Brasil) as the carrier handling your shipment. The format is 549-XXXXXXX-X, where the first 7 digits after the prefix are your unique serial number, and the final digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7. For example, in 549-12345675, dividing 1234567 by 7 gives remainder 5, confirming the AWB number is valid.
- Does ABSA Cargo Airline transport pharmaceuticals?
- ABSA Cargo Airline (LATAM Cargo Brasil) is CEIV Pharma certified by IATA since 2017, ensuring compliance and expertise in pharmaceutical logistics. They offer two specialized products, Pharma Passive and Pharma Active, to meet diverse pharmaceutical transportation needs with temperature-controlled handling throughout the cold chain.
- How do I book cargo with ABSA Cargo Airline?
- For cargo bookings, visit the official LATAM Cargo website at https://www.latamcargo.com/ and navigate to their booking section, or contact their regional sales offices listed in the 'Contact Us' section. As ABSA Cargo is now part of LATAM Cargo Brasil, all bookings are processed through the LATAM Cargo system with access to their extensive Latin American and international network.
ABSA Cargo Airline cargo contact
- Cargo enquiry
- https://www.latamcargo.com/en/contactUs
- Website
- https://www.latamcargo.com/
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