MSC Air Cargo Cargo Tracking

MSC Air Cargo launched in late 2022 as an extension of the MSC Group's global transport and logistics network into the air. Operating a fleet of seven state-of-the-art Boeing 777 freighters, the airline serves major trade corridors and operates four Boeing 777-200 Freighters through its partnership with Atlas Air while running three additional Boeing 777 aircraft through its fully owned subsidiary MSC Air by mid-2026. In 2024, the carrier achieved IATA CEIV Fresh certification and acquired AlisCargo and introduced Pharma Products.

1. Go to https://www.mscaircargo.com/en/tracking to access the official MSC Air Cargo tracking portal. 2. Enter your AWB prefix number in the format 179-XXXXXXXX where 179 is the carrier prefix and the last digit is a check digit calculated as mod-7 (example: 179-12345675). 3. The system will display your shipment status including acceptance, transit, customs clearance, and delivery milestones with real-time updates. 4. If tracking information is not available after 24 hours, contact MSC Air Cargo customer service or check with your freight forwarder.

The AWB prefix 179 uniquely identifies MSC Air Cargo as the issuing carrier for the air waybill. The seven-digit serial number following the prefix is the unique shipment identifier assigned sequentially by the airline. The final digit is a check digit calculated using the mod-7 algorithm where the seven-digit serial number is divided by 7 and the remainder becomes the check digit (for example, serial 1234567 ÷ 7 = remainder 5, so the complete AWB would be 179-12345675). This prefix ensures proper routing through MSC Air Cargo's network and identifies which carrier is responsible for the shipment throughout the logistics chain.

MSC Air Cargo holds IATA CEIV Fresh certification for handling time- and temperature-sensitive perishable cargo. 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 Fresh

MSC Air Cargo offers cold chain services for pharmaceutical transport with Boeing 777-200F fleet adapted for temperature-controlled cargo including dry ice container replenishment and battery exchange services. The carrier also handles oversized cargo including luxury vehicles, helicopters, and aircraft engines with dedicated handling procedures.