🔹 What Is an AWB Number?
An AWB Number (Air Waybill Number) is a unique identification number assigned to every courier shipment. It allows customers and courier companies to track parcels from pickup to delivery.
Think of the AWB number as a digital ID card for your shipment.
Each parcel receives a different AWB number, which helps couriers monitor movement, delivery progress, and shipment history.
🔹 What Does AWB Stand For?
AWB = Air Waybill
Originally used in air cargo logistics, the term is now widely used by courier companies for shipment tracking numbers.
Many courier services use different names for the same concept.
🔹 Different Names for Tracking Numbers
Depending on the courier company, an AWB number may also be called:
- Tracking Number
- Consignment Number
- Waybill Number
- Shipment Number
- Article Number (India Post)
All of them serve the same purpose — tracking your parcel.
🔹 Where Can You Find Your AWB Number?
You can usually find the tracking number in:
- Courier booking receipt
- SMS confirmation message
- Email confirmation
- Online order details
- E-commerce order page
Example format:
- DTDC: Numeric or alphanumeric code
- Blue Dart: Numeric AWB number
- India Post: EE123456789IN
🔹 Why Is the AWB Number Important?
The AWB number allows you to:
✅ Track shipment location ✅ Check delivery status ✅ Estimate delivery date ✅ Contact customer support ✅ Verify delivery confirmation
Without the tracking number, shipment tracking is usually not possible.
🔹 How to Use an AWB Number for Tracking
Follow these simple steps:
- Open CourierTracking.in
- Select your courier company
- Enter the AWB or tracking number
- Click Track
- View real-time shipment updates
🔹 Is AWB Number the Same as Order ID?
❌ No.
| Order ID | AWB Number |
|---|---|
| Created by online store | Created by courier |
| Used for purchase tracking | Used for shipment tracking |
| Cannot track courier | Tracks delivery status |
Always use the AWB number for courier tracking.
🔹 Can You Track a Courier Without AWB Number?
Generally, no.
Courier companies require a tracking number to locate shipments. If you lost it:
- Check SMS or email confirmation
- Contact sender or seller
- Check online order history
🔹 FAQs
What is AWB number in courier tracking?
It is a unique shipment identification number used to track parcels.
Is AWB same as tracking number?
Yes, both refer to the shipment tracking ID.
How many digits is an AWB number?
It varies depending on courier company.
Can two parcels have the same AWB number?
No, every shipment receives a unique number.
🔹 Helpful Tracking Pages
- DTDC Tracking
- India Post Tracking
- Blue Dart Tracking
- In Transit Meaning
- Out for Delivery Meaning
- Tracking Not Updating
🔹 Disclaimer
CourierTracking.in is an independent courier tracking information platform and is not affiliated with courier companies.