Cargolux Airlines Cargo Tracking

Cargolux Airlines International S.A., established in 1970, is the flag carrier cargo airline of Luxembourg, with its headquarters and hub at Luxembourg Airport, and is among the largest scheduled all-cargo airlines in the world. The carrier operates a fleet of over 30 Boeing 747 freighter aircraft serving more than 90 destinations across its network. Cargolux was the world's first operator of the Boeing 747-8F when it took delivery in October 2011, cementing its position as a leader in modern freighter aircraft operations.

1. Visit Cargolux's tracking system or use a third-party tracking platform. 2. Enter your air waybill number in the format 172-XXXXXXXX (example: 172-12345675). The first three digits (172) are the AWB prefix identifying Cargolux, followed by seven digits for the unique shipment number, and ending with a check digit. 3. You'll receive status updates including cargo received, cargo manifested, plane departed, plane arrived, and cargo delivered. 4. For assistance, contact cargo customer service at +352 42 111.

The AWB prefix 172 uniquely identifies Cargolux Airlines as the issuing carrier and ensures your shipment is handled through their network. The seven-digit serial number is the unique identifier for your specific shipment. The final digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7 arithmetic: the seven-digit serial number is divided by 7, and the remainder becomes the check digit (for example, if the serial is 1234567, dividing by 7 gives remainder 5, so the complete AWB would be 172-12345675).

Cargolux Airlines 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

Cargolux Airlines 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.

Cargolux provides tailored shipping solutions including CV Pharma for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, CV Fresh for perishables, CV Precious for high-value goods, and CV Power for industrial and automotive parts. The fleet's nose-loading capabilities are perfect for transporting oversized items like satellites, oil and gas equipment, and aviation engines.

In 2024, Cargolux and Norwegian Air Shuttle signed a contract for more than 140,000 tonnes of e-SAF (e-Sustainable Aviation Fuel) to be supplied by Norsk e-Fuel from 2026. Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed the largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deal in their history, in collaboration with Microsoft.