LAM Mozambique Cargo Tracking

LAM Mozambique Airlines, established in 1980 following the reorganization of DETA which was founded in 1936, is the flag carrier of Mozambique operating domestic and regional passenger and cargo services. The airline operates from its hub at Maputo International Airport and serves domestic and regional routes within Southern Africa. In November 2024, LAM launched a new Boeing 737-300F cargo aircraft with 17-tonne capacity, strengthening its cargo handling capacity by 69 percent.

1. Go to a third-party tracking service such as e-tracking.net or track-express.com, as LAM does not appear to provide a direct air waybill tracking portal on their official website. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 068-XXXXXXXX where 068 is LAM's prefix and the last digit is a check digit calculated as modulo-7 (example: 068-12345675). 3. You will see real-time cargo status information including current location, flight details, and estimated arrival times. 4. If tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, contact LAM cargo customer service at +258 83 9511 737 or email linhadocliente@lam.co.mz.

The AWB prefix 068 specifically identifies LAM Mozambique Airlines as the carrier responsible for the shipment. The 7-digit serial number following the prefix is the unique shipment identifier assigned by LAM's cargo system. The final digit is a check digit calculated using the mod-7 method - the 7-digit serial number is divided by 7, and the remainder becomes the check digit (for example, serial 1234567 ÷ 7 = 176,381 remainder 0, so the check digit would be 0). When routing cargo, the 068 prefix immediately tells ground handlers, customs, and connecting carriers that this shipment belongs to LAM Mozambique's cargo network and should be processed according to their handling procedures.

LAM Mozambique 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.

LAM Cargo specializes in transporting general cargo, perishables, dangerous cargo, live animals, and pharmaceuticals. The carrier operates cold chain services for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishable goods across their domestic and regional network.