Jamaica
Air Jamaica Cargo Tracking
About
Air Jamaica was the flag carrier of Jamaica. It was owned and operated by Caribbean Airlines from May 2011, until the cessation of operations in 2015. Air Jamaica Cargo operated hubs in Montego Bay and Miami and accounted for 70 percent of Jamaica's international air freight market, with agricultural exports to the United States accounting for a good deal of the total volume. In July 1996, Air Jamaica added a thrice weekly DC-8 freighter run to Miami, in addition to its allotted cargo space aboard passenger flights.
How to track Air Jamaica shipments
1. Since Air Jamaica cargo operations are now handled by Caribbean Airlines following the 2011 acquisition, visit https://cargo.caribbean-airlines.com/ for tracking services. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 201-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a mod-7 check digit (example: 201-12345675). 3. You will see status updates including acceptance, departure, arrival, and delivery milestones along with current location and expected delivery times. 4. For additional assistance, contact Caribbean Airlines cargo customer service at the phone numbers provided on their cargo website.
What 201-XXXXXXXX means
The 201 AWB prefix identifies Air Jamaica and indicates that Caribbean Airlines now handles the shipment following their acquisition of Air Jamaica in 2011. The 7-digit serial number is the unique shipment identifier assigned to your cargo. The final digit is a check digit calculated using the mod-7 formula: divide the 7-digit serial number by 7, and the remainder becomes the check digit. This prefix system ensures proper routing through the global air cargo network and tells handling agents which carrier is responsible for the shipment.
Air Jamaica specialized cargo handling
Caribbean Airlines cargo (successor to Air Jamaica) specializes in agricultural exports from Jamaica to the United States, which historically represented the majority of Jamaica's international air freight market. The carrier offers temperature-controlled services for perishables and maintains strong connectivity between the Caribbean and North American markets.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my Air Jamaica cargo shipment?
- Since Air Jamaica operations were transferred to Caribbean Airlines in 2011, visit https://cargo.caribbean-airlines.com/ to track shipments with the 201 AWB prefix. Enter your airway bill number in the format 201-XXXXXXXX and you'll see real-time status updates. If tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, contact Caribbean Airlines cargo customer service directly through their website.
- What does AWB prefix 201 mean?
- The 201 prefix identifies Air Jamaica airway bills, though Caribbean Airlines now handles these shipments following their 2011 acquisition. The format is 201 (prefix) + 7-digit serial number + 1 check digit calculated by dividing the serial by 7 and using the remainder. For example, 201-12345675 where 5 is the mod-7 check digit.
- Does Caribbean Airlines (formerly Air Jamaica) carry agricultural exports?
- Yes, Caribbean Airlines cargo specializes in agricultural exports from Jamaica to the United States, which historically accounted for 70 percent of Jamaica's international air freight market. This includes fresh produce, agricultural commodities, and other time-sensitive goods that require reliable cold chain transportation to maintain quality during transit.
- How do I book cargo with Caribbean Airlines?
- You can book cargo through multiple digital platforms including https://cargo.caribbean-airlines.com/, WebCargo, CargoAi, or Cargo.one. Caribbean Airlines also works with freight forwarders worldwide who can handle bookings on your behalf. Contact their cargo division directly through their website for rate quotes and capacity availability.
Air Jamaica cargo contact
- Cargo enquiry
- https://cargo.caribbean-airlines.com/
Related carriers
Other cargo airlines in the same region as Air Jamaica.