Air Export

Air Export

Air Export jobs are used to manage outbound air freight shipments. This module captures operational, documentation, and financial details for both Master Air Waybills (MAWB) and House Air Waybills (HAWB).

Like Air Import, the job form allows you to toggle between Master level and House level views. Both levels share a similar tab structure, but allow you to record different partner, routing, and charge details.

For shared functions (Job Status Flow, Accounting workflows, Job Estimations), refer to the General Jobs (Shipments) section.

Tabs in Air Export

Basic Info

Set up the main shipment details.

Fields include:

  • Job Type (Air Export)

  • MAWB Number (mandatory)

  • Routing details

    • Origin Airport

    • Destination Airport

    • ETD, ETA

    • Airline, Flight Number

  • Partners

    • Shipper (exporter)

    • Consignee (importer)

    • Notify Party

    • Overseas Agent

    • Airline / Co-loader

Air Export - Basic Info Tab on MAWB

Air Export - Basic Info Tab on MAWB


Air Export - Basic Info Tab on HAWB

Air Export - Basic Info Tab on HAWB


Cargo Details

This tab focuses on weight and dimension handling, critical for air exports.

Fields include:

  • Number of Pieces

  • Gross Weight

  • Chargeable Weight (system calculates based on dimensions and weight)

  • Dimensions (Length × Width × Height)

  • ULD/Container Numbers (if applicable)

Air Export - Cargo & Charges Tab

Air Export - Cargo & Charges Tab


Job Estimations

Project sales and vendor costs before invoicing.

  • Sales Charges – usually carried forward from quotation if converted.

  • Vendor Costs – add expected costs such as airline freight, fuel surcharge, security, screening, terminal handling, trucking.

  • Weight Breaks – configure export quotations and charges based on standard breaks (e.g., <45kg, 45–100kg, +100kg).

  • Currency & Exchange Rate – editable at job level.

Air Export - Job Estimation

Air Export - Job Estimation


Accounting

Use the Accounting tab to handle financials once the shipment departs.

  • Customer Invoices – generate from sales charges.

  • Vendor Bills – add costs for airline, ground handler, customs broker, trucking, etc.

  • Payments & Reconciliation – record and reconcile.

Air Export - Accounting Tab

Air Export - Accounting Tab


Master vs House Level

  • Master (MAWB): Captures airline, flight, and consolidated routing details.

  • House (HAWB): Captures shipper/consignee details for each individual house shipment under the master.

  • Printouts (Air Waybills) can be generated from either level depending on your workflow.

Air Export - MAWB View

Air Export - MAWB View


Air Export - HAWB View

Air Export - HAWB View


Common Actions in Air Export

  • Create HAWB(s): Add one or more HAWBs under the MAWB for multiple shippers or consignees.

  • Use Weight Breaks: Essential for export pricing; adjust based on chargeable weight and airline tariff.

  • Link to Quotation/Booking: Exports often flow from quotation → booking → job. If created manually, you can still link later.

Air Export - Job Estimation (Manual Setup Weight Break)

Air Export - Job Estimation (Manual Setup Weight Break)


When to Use Air Export

  • For outbound air shipments under a MAWB/HAWB structure.

  • When you need to calculate charges by weight breaks and apply surcharges like fuel, security, and screening.

  • Choose this module if the shipment requires export compliance documents and airline-specific charges.

Finding airports by city or country

When selecting an airport in the Main Carriage form, you can search by city or country name as well as using an airport code. Check the returned airport before selecting it, especially when a city has more than one airport.

Documentation owner: Fr8Labs Customer Success. Text reviewed: 21 September 2026.