Libya
Afriqiyah Airways Cargo Tracking
About
Afriqiyah Airways, established in April 2001 and commencing cargo service in December 2001, is Libya's state-owned freight forwarder based in Tripoli, Libya. The carrier specializes in general cargo and perishables across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe with speed, safety and economy as core values. The airline offers special discounted rates for goods of Libyan origin destined for Europe and Turkey to promote Libyan agricultural and industrial products globally.
How to track Afriqiyah Airways shipments
1. Go to your freight forwarder or contact Afriqiyah Airways directly as the carrier does not operate a public cargo tracking system. 2. Provide your air waybill number in the format 546-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit calculated as mod-7 (example: 546-12345675). 3. Your agent will provide status updates on acceptance, departure, arrival, and delivery. 4. For urgent inquiries, contact the cargo department at +218912152468 or Ahaderi@afriqiyah.aero.
What 546-XXXXXXXX means
The AWB prefix 546 uniquely identifies Afriqiyah Airways as the issuing carrier and determines which airline handles your shipment throughout its journey. The following 7-digit serial number is the unique shipment identifier, while the final digit is a check digit calculated by dividing the 7-digit serial by 7 and using only the remainder (mod-7). This prefix ensures proper routing and accountability within the global air cargo network.
Afriqiyah Airways live animal transport
Afriqiyah Airways transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.
Afriqiyah Airways specialized cargo handling
Afriqiyah Airways handles perishables with specialized care according to unique requirements of each type, though transport is limited to direct flights only. Live animals are accepted weighing no more than 10 kg including travel box, kept in clean, leak-proof containers.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my Afriqiyah Airways cargo shipment?
- Contact your freight forwarder or Afriqiyah Airways cargo department directly at +218912152468 or Ahaderi@afriqiyah.aero with your AWB number in format 546-XXXXXXXX. The carrier does not provide public online tracking and requires agent-assisted status updates. If your shipment status has not updated after 24 hours, contact the cargo department for investigation.
- What does AWB prefix 546 mean?
- AWB prefix 546 identifies Afriqiyah Airways as the issuing carrier. The format is 546-1234567X where the first 7 digits are the serial number and the final digit is a mod-7 check digit. For example, serial 1234567 ÷ 7 = 176 remainder 5, so the full AWB would be 546-12345675.
- Does Afriqiyah Airways accept dangerous goods?
- No, Afriqiyah Airways strictly does not accept dangerous goods as listed by IATA, including paints, oils, and lubricants. The carrier only transports general cargo goods that have been pre-approved by their cargo department.
- How do I book cargo with Afriqiyah Airways?
- Contact Afriqiyah Airways head office at +218912152468 or their authorized cargo agents for booking and rate quotes. All cargo shipments must be pre-approved by their cargo department. The carrier offers special discounted rates for goods of Libyan origin to Europe and Turkey.
Afriqiyah Airways cargo contact
- Phone
- +218912152468
- Cargo enquiry
- https://afriqiyah.aero/en/cargo/
- Website
- https://afriqiyah.aero/en/
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