Air Cargo Tracking
Cargolux Cargo Tracking
Europe’s largest all-cargo airline — Boeing 747 freighter fleet with live milestones
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About Cargolux
Cargolux Airlines International, based in Luxembourg, is Europe’s largest dedicated all-cargo airline. Operating a modern fleet of Boeing 747 freighters, Cargolux provides global connections linking Europe to Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. The carrier specialises in heavy and outsized cargo, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, and e-commerce logistics. Its main hub at Luxembourg Airport is one of Europe’s busiest cargo gateways. TrackCargo supports AWBs beginning with the IATA prefix 172, integrating ADS-B flight feeds and Cargo-IMP data to refresh milestones every 2 minutes, consolidating updates into a single timeline from tender to proof-of-delivery.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
- Enter the 11-digit airway bill beginning with
172-(hyphen optional, e.g.172-12345678or17212345678). - Press Track air shipment — flight and milestone feeds refresh every ~2 minutes when live.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about Cargolux
- AWB prefix – 172 (IATA)
- Fleet – Boeing 747-400F & 747-8F freighters
- Hub – Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
- Network – Europe ↔ Asia, Americas, Middle East, Africa
- Specialties – Heavy lift, outsized cargo, perishables, pharma, animals, e-commerce
- Country – Luxembourg
- Live status – active
- Free plan – Track up to 30 live shipments across any carrier
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
Which AWB prefix does Cargolux use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA AWB prefix 172. Enter the full 11-digit AWB with or without the hyphen (e.g.
172-12345678 or 17212345678).Does Cargolux operate freighters?
Yes. Cargolux operates an all-cargo fleet of Boeing 747-400F and 747-8F freighters.
Where is Cargolux based?
Cargolux is headquartered in Luxembourg, with its main hub at Luxembourg Airport (LUX).
What types of cargo does Cargolux handle?
Cargolux specialises in outsized freight, heavy lift, perishables, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and live animals.
How often are Cargolux flight positions updated?
TrackCargo refreshes Cargolux flight positions approximately every 2 minutes when ADS-B and flight feeds are available.
Is Cargolux included in the Free plan?
Yes — the Free plan allows you to track up to 30 live shipments across Cargolux and any other carrier.
Is there an API for Cargolux tracking?
Yes. TrackCargo REST API lets you POST an AWB, fetch JSON milestones, and receive webhook events — perfect for ERP/TMS systems.
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