MAN — Manifested

MAN (Manifested) is a tracking status code indicating that a shipment has been officially listed on the flight manifest for a specific flight. This status confirms the shipment's inclusion on the aircraft's cargo manifest document and represents a critical step in the air cargo process between booking confirmation and actual aircraft departure. The manifest serves as the official cargo record that must be presented to customs and regulatory authorities at both origin and destination airports.

A Lufthansa Cargo shipment with AWB number 020-12345678 receives a MAN status update when it is officially added to the cargo manifest for flight LH441 from Frankfurt to Los Angeles. An Emirates SkyCargo consolidation with AWB 176-87654321 shows MAN status after being manifested on flight EK205 from Dubai to Chicago, confirming its placement on the official flight documentation required by U.S. Customs.

• MAN
• manifested on flight
• on manifest

What happens after a shipment receives MAN status in air cargo tracking?

After MAN status, the shipment typically progresses to DEP (Departed) status once the aircraft actually takes off. The manifest containing the shipment details is transmitted to customs authorities at the destination airport, and the cargo becomes part of the official flight record that ground handling agents use for cargo operations.

Can a shipment be removed from the manifest after receiving MAN status?

Yes, shipments can be removed from the manifest after MAN status if operational issues arise, such as weight restrictions, dangerous goods compliance problems, or last-minute space constraints. This results in a status change such as TRM (Transferred to another flight) or requires manifest amendments to be filed with customs authorities.