Southwest Cargo Tracking

How to Track Southwest Cargo

You can track your Southwest Cargo shipments effectively using the official website and leveraging TrackingMore, a secure and reliable third-party platform. We share the steps for each method below.

Via the Southwest Cargo Official Website

Southwest Cargo allows customers to track the whereabouts of their packages in two ways as follows:

• Air Waybill Number

1. Visit the Southwest Cargo website.
2. Click the “Manage” button on the top ribbon and select “Track your shipment” from the pop-up menu.
3. Enter your cargo’s 8-digit air waybill number (You can add up to 10 AWB numbers).
4. Click the “Track” button and wait for tracking results to display.

• Advanced Search

1. Visit the Southwest Cargo official website.
2. Click on “Manage” to open a pop-up menu and select “Track your shipment”.
3. Tap on the “Advanced Search” option.
4. Enter your details, including your master account number and shipment date, and select the origin and destination cities from the drop-down menus.
5. Verify your account by filling in your 8-digit AWB and providing the air waybill tender date.
6. Click the “Track” button and wait for Southwest freight cargo tracking results to retrieve.

Via TrackingMore

TrackingMore is a robust shipment tracking platform that supports Southwest Cargo tracking using the following procedure.

1. Visit the TrackingMore website.
2. Click the “Products” drop-down menu and select Air Waybill Tracking.
3. Scroll down the list of air carriers to locate Southwest Cargo and click on it to launch the tracking page. Or you can directly enter the waybill number. TrackingMore provides an automatic carrier matching function to display the logistics track of the package.
4. Enter your cargo’s AWB number and click “Track” for real-time tracking results.

Southwest Cargo Tracking API

TrackingMore’s air cargo tracking API is a powerful tool that enables businesses to seamlessly integrate real-time shipment tracking data from Southwest Cargo and more than 80 air freight carriers into their platforms and applications.

By leveraging this API, your business can achieve end-to-end shipment tracking across different airlines, enhance air freight visibility, mitigate risks, and provide customers with peace of mind.

TrackingMore's air cargo tracking API is ideal for businesses of all sizes, including freight forwarders, e-commerce businesses, logistics companies, and anyone managing large volumes of shipments.

Sign up for a TrackingMore account to use the API or contact sales for more information.

About Southwest Cargo

Southwest Cargo was founded in 1973 and initially shipped small packages on passenger requests over the counter. In 1990, Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher approved the company to function as an independent cargo division of the airline, setting the ground for Southwest Cargo’s expansion to different regions of the United States. Since then, the company has been dedicated to offering friendly and efficient air cargo service.

Southwest has been recognized for its exemplary air cargo service with the 2024 Domestic Airline of the Year and 2022 Domestic Carrier of the Year awards by the Airfowarders Association.

Southwest Cargo Shipping Service

Southwest Cargo offers a range of shipping services to meet the needs of its customers. These services include:

• Next Flight Guaranteed (NFG℠): This service guarantees your shipment will be on the next available flight. The carrier can also handle same-day shipping needs by leveraging Southwest Airlines' extensive flight schedule network. Next Flight Guaranteed is Southwest Cargo’s fastest shipping option, making it ideal for urgent shipments and time-sensitive commodities.
• Southwest Standard: This standard shipping service offers reliable and affordable shipping options. This service guarantees your shipment will be on the next flight with available space. Southwest Standard is reliable as Southwest Cargo operates over 4,000 flights daily.
• Fresh Fast: This service is designed to ship perishable goods, such as food and flowers. It is worth noting that this service is not available for shipments between mainland USA and Hawaii.
• Specialty Shipments: This service ships items that require special handling, such as live fish.

Southwest Cargo Customer Service

Customers can get support with shipping issues by contacting customer service through the following channels.

Service	Support Channel	Contact
Cargo Customer Care	Contact form	https://www.swacargo.com/swacargo_com_ui/contact
	Telephone	Domestic - 1 (800) 533-1222 International - 1 (214) 792-4881
	Mail	Southwest Airlines Co. Cargo Management Group 2195 Research Row Dallas, TX 75235
	Fax	1 (469) 603-6875
With Heart	Telephone	Domestic - 1 (888) 922-9525 International - 1 (214) 792-1333

FAQs on Southwest Cargo

• Does Southwest Cargo ship pets?

Yes,Southwest Cargo ship pets. Southwest pet cargo service is covered under specialty shipments and caters to live fish.

• How to track my Southwest shipment?

You can track your Southwest shipment using the AWB number on the carrier’s official website or TrackingMore.

• How to open a Southwest Airlines cargo account?

You can open a Southwest Airlines cargo account online or download the application form and fax it to initiate the account opening process.

• How do I become a known shipper？

You can apply for a Known Shipper account online on Southwest Cargo’s how-to ship page.