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Air Baltic Cargo Tracking

AWB prefix 657IATA BTFormat: 657-XXXXXXXX (8-digit serial)

About

Air Baltic Corporation, established in 1995, operates as the cargo division of airBaltic and offers freight services on belly capacity across more than 100 routes throughout the Baltics, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. The airline opened a cargo center at Riga's airport in 2000, marking the beginning of dedicated cargo operations. In 2025, airBaltic opened the Baltic Cargo Hub at Riga International Airport, spanning 6,895 square meters and designed as one of the largest air cargo facilities in the Baltics.

How to track Air Baltic shipments

1. Visit https://www.airbaltic.com/en/cargo/online-services and access the online cargo tracking system. 2. Enter your air waybill number in the format 657-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7 (example: 657-12345675). 3. View your shipment status including location, customs clearance status, and delivery confirmation. 4. If tracking has not updated within 24 hours, contact airBaltic cargo through their agent network or call their customer service.

What 657-XXXXXXXX means

The AWB prefix 657 identifies Air Baltic as the issuing carrier and ensures your shipment is routed through their network. The 7-digit serial number is the unique identifier for your specific shipment. The final digit is a check digit calculated as the remainder when the 7-digit serial is divided by 7 (mod-7). For example, if your serial number is 1234567, then 1234567 ÷ 7 = 176,366 remainder 5, so your complete AWB would be 657-12345675.

Air Baltic live animal transport

Air Baltic 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.

Air Baltic specialized cargo handling

The Baltic Cargo Hub accommodates both general cargo and special cargo, with dedicated temperature-control rooms, areas for dangerous goods, live animal rooms, and facilities for valuable cargo. Air Baltic handles general cargo, perishables, and temperature-sensitive pharma shipments across its entire network.

Frequently asked questions

How do I track my Air Baltic cargo shipment?
Visit https://www.airbaltic.com/en/cargo/online-services to access the online cargo tracking system. Enter your AWB number in the format 657-XXXXXXXX (example: 657-12345675). If your tracking status has not updated after 24 hours, contact your freight forwarder or agent as Air Baltic sells cargo services through partner agents rather than direct bookings.
What does AWB prefix 657 mean?
The prefix 657 identifies Air Baltic as the issuing carrier for your air waybill. The complete number format is 657 plus 7 digits plus a check digit calculated using mod-7. For example, if your serial number is 1234567, the check digit would be 5 (1234567 ÷ 7 remainder 5), making your complete AWB 657-12345675.
Does Air Baltic handle temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments?
Yes, Air Baltic cargo handles temperature-sensitive pharma shipments through their network. They offer these services via cargo.one platform for general cargo, perishables, and temperature-sensitive pharma shipments across their entire 100+ route network from winter 2024.
How do I book cargo with Air Baltic?
Air Baltic cargo sells its services exclusively through freight forwarders and agents rather than direct bookings. Contact one of their authorized agents listed at https://www.airbaltic.com/en/cargo/sales-agents-and-reservations to make a booking. You can also access their e-booking system at https://www.airbaltic.com/en/cargo/online-services if you are a registered forwarding agent.

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