United Airlines Cargo Tracking

Get the latest UA AWB tracking updates alongside all your other shipments in a single freight visibility hub

What are the best tools for United air cargo tracking?

When it comes to UA cargo tracking, businesses have several options.

If you use air freight infrequently, the airline offers an online tracking service where you can input the United Airlines air waybill number to access real-time tracking information, including shipment status and estimated arrival times.

For businesses dealing with larger or more regular shipment volumes, unified freight tracking solutions like Beacon provide a single source of truth across multiple carriers and modes, allowing supply chain and logistics teams to track air waybills, ocean containers and road freight in one place.

About United Cargo

United Cargo, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operates as the dedicated cargo division of United Airlines, a prominent global carrier founded in 1926. Boasting a fleet exceeding 800 aircraft, United Cargo offers a wide range of air freight services, including specialized handling for perishables, pharmaceuticals, and oversized cargo. The carrier has an extensive route network covering over 300 destinations worldwide.

United Airlines Air Cargo Tracking FAQs

How long is my United AWB tracking number?

United Cargo air waybill tracking numbers are comprised of 11 digits (3 digit airline code + 8 digit unique identifier) and begin in '016'.

What data is available when tracking United air waybills?

Beacon provides the following milestones for United Airlines air waybill tracking: booking confirmation, cargo received, cargo manifested, plane departed, plane arrived, cargo received and cargo delivered/collected.

Can I receive notifications for key tracking milestones?

When using Beacon for United Cargo tracking, you can set email alerts to be notified of key milestones and any delays or disruptions and seamlessly share the latest tracking data with your customers, supply chain partners and any other stakeholders who might need it.

Can I track multiple UA air waybills simultaneously?

Beacon allows users to track multiple UA air waybills in a single dashboard directly alongside all your other ocean, air and road shipments.

What types of goods can United Cargo transport?  

United Cargo supports a range of cargo types including general cargo, flowers, hazardous materials, perishables, seafood and pharmaceuticals.