Cuba

Cubana Cargo Tracking

AWB prefix 136IATA CUFormat: 136-XXXXXXXX (8-digit serial)
136Track on Cubana

About

Cubana de Aviación, established in 1929, is Cuba's flag carrier that was originally founded as one of the earliest airlines in Latin America. After the Cuban Revolution, the airline became the first carrier in the Americas to operate Soviet-built aircraft. The carrier's cargo division operates primarily through its Tupolev Tu-204 aircraft, though these have been mostly grounded as of 2025 due to fleet maintenance challenges. The airline has faced significant operational constraints due to aging fleet maintenance difficulties and external sanctions, with international operations reduced to fewer than 10 active foreign destinations by 2025.

How to track Cubana shipments

1. Go to a third-party tracking service like onlinecargotracking.com or wheremy.com as the carrier's official tracking portal at cargocubana.com is not accessible. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 136-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a mod-7 check digit (example: 136-12345675). 3. The tracking system will display the shipment status, location updates, and estimated delivery information. 4. If tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, contact your freight forwarder as Cubana cargo services often require intermediary handling.

What 136-XXXXXXXX means

The AWB prefix 136 identifies Cubana de Aviación as the operating carrier for your shipment. The 7-digit serial number following the prefix is the unique identifier for your specific cargo shipment. The final digit is a check digit calculated using the mod-7 method, where the 7-digit serial number is divided by 7 and the remainder becomes the check digit. This system helps verify the air waybill number accuracy and ensures proper routing through Cubana's cargo network.

Frequently asked questions

How do I track my Cubana cargo shipment?
Use third-party tracking services like onlinecargotracking.com or wheremy.com since the official cargocubana.com portal is not accessible. Enter your AWB number in format 136-XXXXXXXX. If tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, contact your freight forwarder as Cubana often requires intermediary cargo handling due to operational constraints.
What does AWB prefix 136 mean?
The prefix 136 specifically identifies Cubana de Aviación as the airline handling your cargo shipment. The format is 136-XXXXXXX-X, where the middle 7 digits are the serial number and the last digit is a mod-7 check digit. For example, in AWB 136-1234567-5, the check digit 5 is calculated as 1234567 ÷ 7 = remainder 5.
Are Cubana's Tu-204 cargo aircraft currently operational?
As of 2025, most of Cubana's Tupolev Tu-204 cargo aircraft are grounded due to maintenance challenges and parts availability issues. The airline has been operating with severely limited cargo capacity, often relying on belly cargo space in their remaining passenger aircraft or freight forwarder arrangements.
How do I book cargo with Cubana?
Direct cargo booking with Cubana is extremely limited due to operational constraints. Contact a freight forwarder experienced with Cuban cargo routing, as they typically arrange shipments through intermediary carriers or charter services. The official website cubana.cu handles passenger bookings, while cargo requires specialized freight forwarder coordination.

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