How do I track air cargo at Dubai Airport (DXB)?

Enter your Air Waybill (AWB) number into the tracker above. Emirates SkyCargo AWBs start with 176, FedEx with 020, and Qatar Airways Cargo with 157. Trackora covers all major carriers operating through DXB.

What is the AWB number format for Dubai cargo?

An Air Waybill number is 11 digits in total: a 3-digit airline prefix followed by an 8-digit serial number (e.g. 176-12345678 for Emirates). Some systems display it with a hyphen, others without.

How long does customs clearance take at Dubai Airport?

Dubai Customs typically clears standard air cargo within 1–2 business days. Express clearance via the Dubai Customs Smart Gate system can process shipments within hours. Regulated goods (food, pharmaceuticals, electronics) may require additional permits.

What are free storage days at Dubai Airport?

Most airlines allow 2–3 days of free storage at DXB before storage charges begin. After that, fees typically range from AED 10–30 per 100 kg per day depending on the terminal and commodity type.

Which cargo terminals operate at Dubai Airport (DXB)?

Dubai Airport has two main cargo facilities: the Emirates SkyCargo Terminal (world's largest single-operator cargo terminal) in Terminal 2 area, and the dnata Cargo Centre which handles third-party carrier cargo. FedEx and DHL operate their own dedicated facilities at DXB.

DXB CARGO TRACKING

Dubai Airport Cargo Tracking (DXB)

Track air cargo and AWB shipments through Dubai International Airport — the Middle East's busiest air cargo hub.

Airport Facts & Figures

IATA Code

DXB

ICAO Code

OMDB

Location

Dubai, UAE

Annual Cargo

2.7 million tonnes

Cargo Terminals

Emirates SkyCargo Terminal, dnata Cargo Centre

Rank

#6 globally for cargo

How to Track Your Airport Shipment

Find your Air Waybill (AWB) number

Your freight forwarder or airline will provide an Air Waybill number. For Emirates SkyCargo, it starts with 176. For FedEx it starts with 020. The format is always 3-digit airline code + 8 digits (e.g. 176-12345678).

Enter it in the tracker above

Paste your AWB number into the tracking box. Trackora identifies the airline automatically and queries live cargo status from the carrier's system.

View real-time cargo status

See acceptance, departure from DXB, arrival at destination, customs clearance status, and final delivery milestones in real time.

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