what is mawb & hawb
Dictionary of International Trade. Master air waybill (MAWB) An air transport document issued by an undercarrier. This is the opposite of a house air waybill, which is issued by a carrier other than the undercarrier. Related entries.
Airway bill is a document, which is a proof of receipt of goods from shipper issued by air carrier. If a freight forwarder or consolidator involved in a shipment, such forwarder issues a document of receipt of goods to the final shipper which is called House airway bill (HAWB).