Israel
CAL Cargo Airlines Cargo Tracking
About
Challenge Airlines (formerly CAL Cargo Airlines), established in June 1976, is an Israeli cargo airline that carries approximately 100,000 tons of cargo annually as part of the Challenge Group. The carrier specializes in nonstandard cargo including temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products, live animals, dangerous goods, oversized cargo, and valuable goods. In 2024, Challenge Group achieved IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certification, adding to its existing CEIV Pharma and CEIV Live accreditations.
How to track CAL Cargo Airlines shipments
1. Go to the Challenge Group tracking page at https://www.challenge-group.com/tracking/ or use a third-party tracking service like Shipsgo. 2. Enter your air waybill number in the format 700-12345675 where 700 is the AWB prefix identifying CAL Cargo Airlines and the last digit is a check digit calculated using mod-7. 3. Review the real-time status updates showing your shipment's current location, flight details, and estimated delivery date. 4. If tracking information is not updating or you need assistance, contact Challenge Group customer support for detailed shipment status.
What 700-XXXXXXXX means
The 700 prefix identifies CAL Cargo Airlines as the issuing carrier and determines which airline handles the shipment and routing through their network. The following seven digits form the serial number that uniquely identifies your specific shipment. The final digit is a check digit calculated by dividing the seven-digit serial number by 7 and using only the remainder (mod-7 calculation). For example, in AWB 700-12345675, the serial 1234567 ÷ 7 = 176,352 remainder 3, but the check digit shown is 5, so this would need verification with the actual calculation method used by the carrier.
CAL Cargo Airlines cold chain & perishables
CAL Cargo Airlines holds IATA CEIV Pharma certification for handling temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments. CEIV is the IATA-administered audit standard that validates a carrier's end-to-end cold-chain procedures, staff training, and facilities against pharma-grade requirements.
- CEIV Pharma
CAL Cargo Airlines live animal transport
CAL Cargo Airlines transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. The carrier is additionally IATA CEIV Live Animals certified, meaning its handling chain has passed the IATA audit for end-to-end live-animal procedures. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.
- CEIV Live Animals
CAL Cargo Airlines specialized cargo handling
Challenge Airlines specializes in temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and healthcare products, live animals, oversized and overweight cargo, fresh perishable products, and valuable goods including fine art. The carrier holds QEP and EQUIP accreditations as Qualified Envirotainer and C-Safe providers for specialized temperature-controlled shipments.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my CAL Cargo Airlines cargo shipment?
- Visit the Challenge Airlines official website cargo tracking page and enter your Air Waybill (AWB) number in the format 700-XXXXXXXX. If tracking information is not updating, check the status after a few hours as data may not update in real-time due to system synchronization issues. For persistent issues, contact Challenge Airlines customer support.
- What does AWB prefix 700 mean?
- The 700 prefix identifies CAL Cargo Airlines as the issuing carrier. CAL Cargo Airlines AWB starts with airline prefix '700' followed by eight digits. The seven-digit serial number uniquely identifies your shipment, and the final digit is a check digit calculated using the mod-7 method where the serial number is divided by 7 and the remainder becomes the check digit.
- Does CAL Cargo Airlines carry dangerous goods?
- Yes, Challenge Airlines carries all categories of dangerous goods as part of their nonstandard cargo specialization. The carrier holds IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certification and has dedicated handling areas for dangerous goods shipments, including separate sections for lithium batteries in both the warehouse dangerous goods area and e-commerce facilities. They handle shipments under UN3090 and UN3480 classifications.
- How do I book cargo with CAL Cargo Airlines?
- Challenge Air Cargo, established in 2018, serves as the Group's commercial division managing capacity sales for Challenge Group's three airlines. When you book a shipment with Challenge Airlines, you receive an Air Waybill (AWB) number that serves as your tracking reference. For booking inquiries, contact Challenge Air Cargo for customized logistics solutions and charter services.
CAL Cargo Airlines cargo contact
- Cargo enquiry
- https://www.challenge-group.com/tracking/
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