Airway Bill (AWB) OCR API

Extract AWB numbers, flight details, shipper information, and cargo specifications from airway bills with 99%+ accuracy. Transform manual document processing into automated data intelligence for freight forwarders, airlines, and logistics operations.

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Airway Bill (AWB) OCR API

Why Veryfi

Unlock a Wealth of Data in Airway Bills

Every airway bill contains dozens of critical shipping and logistics data points that organizations desperately need—consignee details, flight information, declared values, weight specifications, tracking numbers, carrier codes, customs documentation, and accounting information—yet most logistics companies, freight forwarders, and international businesses still rely on painfully manual processes that consume 20-45 minutes per AWB review, create massive supply chain bottlenecks, and leave dangerous room for customs delays and shipping errors. From freight forwarders losing efficiency while managing Master Air Waybill (MAWB) and House Air Waybill (HAWB) reconciliation, to customs brokers struggling with accurate declared value documentation, to e-commerce businesses chasing incomplete shipment tracking information, the cost of manual airway bill processing extends far beyond wasted time—it directly impacts delivery schedules, customs clearance speed, and customer satisfaction.

Veryfi’s Airway Bill OCR API transforms this broken process by instantly extracting structured, actionable shipping data from both paper-based and electronic AWB documents with 99%+ accuracy, eliminating the need for manual data entry, follow-up verification calls, and the endless paperwork reconciliation that stalls critical shipment processing and customs clearance. Whether you’re processing dozens of airway bills daily or thousands across multiple carriers and routes, our advanced AWB OCR technology scales effortlessly to turn complex shipping documents into instant logistics intelligence, helping forward-thinking organizations across every vertical—from logistics managers ensuring accurate freight billing to customs brokers monitoring compliance requirements—stop losing time and money to document processing delays and start gaining the competitive advantage that comes from real-time, automated airway bill data extraction that keeps global supply chains moving at the speed of business.

Request: AirWay Bill Data Extraction
import requests
url = "https://api.veryfi.com/api/v8/partner/any-documents"
headers = {
'CLIENT-ID': '<API_KEY_VALUE>',
'AUTHORIZATION': 'apikey <USERNAME_VALUE>:<API_KEY_VALUE>'
}
payload = {'file_url': 'https://cdn…'}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, data=payload)
print(response.json())
Response: Structured JSON
{
“id”: 6587534,
“created_date”: “2025-07-31 16:15:17”,
“updated_date”: “2025-07-31 16:15:17”,
“air_waybill_number”: “001-12345678”,
“airline_name”: “AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO”,
“shipper”: {
“shipper_name”: “CABLE AND STEEL COMPANY”,
“shippers_address”: “1234, INDUSTRIAL STREET NEW YORK, USA”
},
“consignee”: {
“consignee_name”: “CABLE BIG STORE”,
“consignee_address”: “4321, ROGERS STREET LONDON, ENGLAND”,
“phone_number”: “555 12 34”
},
“departure_airport”: “NEW YORK CITY”,
“destination_airport”: “HEATHROW”,
“flight_number_date”: “AA1234/12”,
“items”: [
{
“description”: “SOME ITEMS”,
“quantity”: 2,
“gross_weight”: “324”,
“total”: 1234
}
],
“prepaid_amount”: 1234
}

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Airway Bill – Fields Supported

  • AWB Identification & Reference
    • Air Waybill Number: 001-12345678
    • Master Air Waybill Number: 001 NYC 12345678
    • Reference Number: Additional tracking references
  • Airline/Carrier Information
    • Airline Name: AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO
    • Airline Code: AA
    • Airline Address: P.O. BOX 619616 D/FW AIRPORT, TEXAS
    • Carrier Name: BOND STUFF FORWARDERS
    • Carrier Address: QUEEN STREET 7 LONDON, ENGLAND
    • Agent’s IATA Code: 11-1 0000
    • Agent Account Number: Extracted when present
  • Shipper Details
    • Shipper Name: CABLE AND STEEL COMPANY
    • Shipper Address: 1234, INDUSTRIAL STREET NEW YORK, USA
    • Shipper Account Number: Extracted when present
  • Consignee Details
    • Consignee Name: CABLE BIG STORE
    • Consignee Address: 4321, ROGERS STREET LONDON, ENGLAND
    • Phone Number: 555 12 34
    • Account Number: Extracted when present
  • Flight & Route Information
    • Departure Airport: NEW YORK CITY
    • Destination Airport: HEATHROW
    • Destination Airport Code: LHR
    • Flight Number & Date: AA1234/12
  • Cargo/Shipment Items
    • Item Description: SOME ITEMS
    • Quantity: 2 pieces
    • Gross Weight: 324 kg
    • Unit of Measure: K (kilograms)
    • Price per Item: Individual pricing extracted
    • Total per Item: 1234
  • Financial Information
    • Currency: USD
    • Prepaid Amount: $1,234
    • Total Prepaid Amount: $1,234
    • Total to Collect: Extracted when applicable
    • Tax: Extracted when applicable
    • Total for All Lines: Summary totals
  • Declared Values & Customs
    • Declared Value for Carriage: Insurance purposes
    • Declared Value for Customs: Customs valuation
    • Accounting Information: NOTIFY: SOMEBODY, PH: 555 55 34
  • Weight & Quantity Totals
    • Total Gross Weight: Aggregate weight calculations
    • Total Lines Quantity: Sum of all item quantities
  • Document Metadata
    • Document ID: 6587534
    • Created Date: 2025-07-31 16:15:17
    • Updated Date: 2025-07-31 16:15:17
    • External ID: (your CRM reference #)
    • Tags: Custom classification tags
    • Barcodes: Extracted barcode data
  • Image Information
    • Image URL: …/air-waybill/default.jpg
    • Image Thumbnail URL: Optimized preview image
    • OCR Score: 0.954 (95.4%)
    • Page Width: 1025 pixels
    • Page Height: 1326 pixels

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Use Cases

AWB #125-84736291 Shipper: Flight Details ✓

Freight Forwarding Operations

Eliminate 25-40 minute manual AWB processing that creates shipment bottlenecks. Extract shipper/consignee details, flight information, cargo descriptions, weights, and tracking numbers instantly. Reduce logistics administrative overhead by 90%, accelerate customs clearance processing, and optimize cargo routing with real-time shipment visibility and automated carrier documentation.
CBP Declared Value: $15,670 Customs Documentation Compliance All Clear

Customs Clearance & Compliance

Transform customs documentation processing and regulatory compliance workflows. Extract declared values, commodity descriptions, country of origin, HS codes, and duty information automatically. Reduce customs processing delays by 85%, improve trade compliance accuracy, and maintain complete regulatory audit trails with automated customs documentation extraction.
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E-commerce & Online Retail Shipping

Streamline international shipping operations and customer order fulfillment. Extract order references, shipping addresses, product descriptions, delivery commitments, and tracking information automatically. Reduce shipping administration time by 80%, improve customer satisfaction with real-time tracking updates, and optimize inventory management with automated shipment documentation.
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Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Optimize global supply chain visibility and inventory tracking workflows. Extract supplier information, shipment routes, delivery schedules, carrier performance metrics, and transit documentation automatically. Reduce supply chain documentation overhead by 85%, improve demand planning accuracy, and maintain real-time visibility into global logistics operations for better decision-making.
Receiving Storage Dispatch Multi-Client Tracking Multi-Client Processing: 15 AWB/min

3PL & Warehouse Operations

Streamline third-party logistics operations and multi-client shipment management. Extract client identifiers, handling instructions, storage requirements, dispatch priorities, and billing information automatically. Reduce 3PL administrative overhead by 75%, improve client service levels, and maintain accurate cross-client shipment tracking with automated AWB processing workflows.
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Air Cargo Airlines & Ground Operations

Optimize airline cargo operations and ground handling workflows. Extract flight schedules, cargo manifests, weight distributions, ULD assignments, and handling requirements automatically. Reduce airline cargo processing time by 70%, improve aircraft loading efficiency, and maintain accurate cargo manifests with real-time flight operations data for enhanced safety and compliance.
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Manufacturing Export/Import Operations

Automate manufacturing export documentation and international trade compliance. Extract production batch numbers, export licenses, certificates of origin, destination countries, and regulatory compliance information automatically. Reduce export documentation processing time by 85%, ensure trade compliance accuracy, and maintain complete export audit trails for manufacturing companies engaged in global trade.
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Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Shipping

Ensure critical pharmaceutical and life sciences shipment tracking with regulatory compliance. Extract temperature requirements, handling protocols, expiration dates, batch numbers, and chain of custody information automatically. Reduce pharmaceutical logistics errors by 95%, maintain FDA/GMP compliance documentation, and ensure product integrity through comprehensive cold chain monitoring and audit trails.

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