--- title: What Is an AWB? description: Understand what an AWB (Air Waybill) is, what it’s used for, and why it’s important for shipment tracking and transportation. --- [Skip to content](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-an-awb#main-content) - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-an-awb) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/qué-es-el-awb) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/o-que-é-o-awb) English Show submenu for translations ![logo\_shipsmart\_2024 branco](https://help.shipsmart.global/hubfs/logo_shipsmart_2024%20branco.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-is-an-awb) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/qué-es-el-awb) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/o-que-é-o-awb) English Show submenu for translations Ajuda? ¿Ayuda? Help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ShipSmart Help](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [First Steps](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en) 3. [Print Your Shipment Documentation](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#print-your-shipment-documentation) February 10, 2026 # What Is an AWB? The AWB (Air Waybill) is a document created by the carrier for each package you send. This unique identification is generated after you make the payment for your shipment and is used to [track](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/how-to-track-your-shipment?hsLang=en) and manage the transportation of your packages and envelopes. You can find the AWB in the shipping management screen, specifically in the second column. This reference will allow you to accurately track your shipment and obtain relevant information about its status and location during transit. ![](https://likeable-tungsten-8fd.notion.site/image/https%3A%2F%2Fprod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae%2Fc60ff275-a514-4eaa-8e09-9c7a289abaa3%2FUntitled.png?table=block&id=73dd3fe1-99a8-437c-8540-653d336fe61e&spaceId=96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae&width=2000&userId=&cache=v2) Remember that the AWB is crucial for any inquiry or action related to your shipment, so it’s important to have it at your reach when contacting [ShipSmart support](https://shipsmart.com.br/contato) or performing any operation on the platform. - [Welcome to ShipSmart](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/welcome-to-shipsmart?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Create Your ShipSmart Account](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/welcome-to-shipsmart?hsLang=en#create-your-shipsmart-account) - [First Steps](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How to Create a Shipment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#how-to-create-a-shipment) - [Print Your Shipment Documentation](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#print-your-shipment-documentation) - [Achieve More with ShipSmart](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Configure the Invoice](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#configure-the-invoice) - [Configure Your Preferences](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#configure-your-preferences) - [Channels and Campaigns](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#channels-and-campaigns) - [Tax Guide](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/tax-guide?hsLang=en) - [Integrations Manual](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Bling](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#bling) - [Magento](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#magento) - [Shopify](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#shopify) - [WooCommerce](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#woocommerce) - [Nuvem Shop](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#nuvem-shop) - [Vnda](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#vnda) - [VTEX](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#vtex) - [Shipping management](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/shipping-management?hsLang=en) [![logo\_shipsmart\_2024 branco](https://help.shipsmart.global/hubfs/logo_shipsmart_2024%20branco.svg "logo_shipsmart_2024 branco")](https://shipsmart.global/pt/) Copyright © 2026, ShipSmart Global