Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Tracking

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, established as part of Ethiopian Airlines since 1945 and operating as Africa's largest air cargo network, generated $2.1 billion in cargo revenue in 2024, making it one of the most prominent cargo carriers worldwide. The division provides transport services to 60+ destinations in Africa and operates from its hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Ethiopian became the first African airline to achieve IATA CEIV Pharma certification in 2022 and was recertified in 2025, affirming its leadership in pharmaceutical logistics.

1. Visit the official [Ethiopian Cargo tracking page](https://ethiopiancargo.azurewebsites.net/my-cargo/track-your-shipment) at ethiopiancargo.azurewebsites.net/my-cargo/track-your-shipment. 2. Enter your air waybill number in the format 071-XXXXXXXX where 071 is the AWB prefix and the last digit is calculated as the 7-digit serial number divided by 7, remainder only (example: 071-12345675). 3. You will see status updates following Cargo-IMP messaging standards with standardized codes for each shipment milestone. 4. Alternative: Send a text message with the letter "C" followed by your AWB number to check status without visiting the cargo terminal directly.

The AWB prefix 071 identifies Ethiopian Airlines as the carrier responsible for the shipment, ensuring proper routing through their network and hub at Addis Ababa. The 7-digit serial number following the prefix is the unique shipment identifier, while the final check digit is calculated using mod-7 arithmetic (the serial number divided by 7, remainder only) to validate the AWB format. This prefix system ensures that cargo handling agents, customs authorities, and connecting airlines can immediately identify Ethiopian as the operating carrier and route the shipment through their cargo network accordingly.

Ethiopian 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

Ethiopian 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.

Ethiopian operates dedicated pharmaceutical cold storage with climate control from -30°C to +25°C, monitored through smart web-based systems with real-time alerts. The carrier handles live animals, perishables, live seafood, dangerous goods, and valuables through specialized facilities at their Addis Ababa hub.

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo continues to invest in sustainable operations by deploying fuel-efficient aircraft and adopting innovative green logistics solutions. In February 2024, Ethiopian opened Africa's first dedicated e-commerce logistics facility, a $55 million automated sorting hub at Bole International Airport.