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Polar Air Cargo Tracking

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About Polar

Polar Air Cargo, based in the United States, is a major all-cargo airline operating a fleet of Boeing 747 freighters. As part of the Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings group, Polar provides scheduled and charter services, with extensive capacity dedicated to DHL Express. Its network connects North America with Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, specialising in express freight, perishables, high-tech goods, and e-commerce logistics. TrackCargo supports AWBs beginning with the IATA prefix 403, integrating ADS-B flight data and Cargo-IMP feeds to refresh milestones every 2 minutes and consolidate them into a single shipment timeline.
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How to Track Your Shipment

Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates

  1. Enter the 11-digit airway bill beginning with 403- (hyphen optional, e.g. 403-12345678 or 40312345678).
  2. Press Track air shipment — flight and milestone feeds refresh approximately every 2 minutes when live.

Carrier Quick Facts

Essential information about Polar

  • AWB prefix – 403 (IATA)
  • Fleet – Boeing 747 freighters
  • Parent – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings
  • Key partner – DHL Express (dedicated capacity)
  • Network – North America ↔ Asia, Europe, Middle East
  • Specialties – Express freight, perishables, high-tech, e-commerce
  • Country – United States of America
  • 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 Polar Air Cargo use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA AWB prefix 403. Enter the full 11-digit AWB with or without the hyphen (e.g. 403-12345678 or 40312345678).
Does Polar Air Cargo operate freighters?
Yes. Polar Air Cargo operates an all-freighter fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft.
Who owns Polar Air Cargo?
Polar Air Cargo is part of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, with significant capacity operated for DHL Express.
Where does Polar Air Cargo fly?
Polar connects North America with Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, with a strong focus on express and e-commerce routes.
What types of cargo does Polar handle?
Polar specialises in express freight, perishables, high-tech goods, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce shipments.
How often are Polar Air Cargo flights updated?
TrackCargo refreshes Polar flight positions every ~2 minutes when ADS-B and cargo data are available.
Is Polar Air Cargo included in the Free plan?
Yes — the Free plan allows tracking of up to 30 live shipments for Polar and any other carrier.
Is there an API for Polar Air Cargo tracking?
Yes. TrackCargo REST API lets you POST an AWB, fetch JSON milestones, and receive webhook updates — perfect for ERP/TMS integration.

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