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Air Cargo Handler Tracking

Handlers scan the same airline AWB inside a warehouse. These pages explain BFS, Swissport and WFS — and send you to the official handler tool plus the airline tracker.

Direct Answer

A cargo handler is the company that operates the airport warehouse. Track flight events on the airline AWB first, then use the handler’s official AWB search for receipt, breakdown and pickup at that station. This hub covers BFS (Bangkok Flight Services), Swissport and WFS.

📅 Last Reviewed: October 2026 • ✍️ Editorial Review: AirwayBillTracker Air Operations Team
📜 Standards: Airport cargo handling practice

Start with the airline AWB

Paste the 11-digit master. We open the airline’s official tracker. Use the handler links below when you need that airport’s warehouse view.

Handler pages

Why a handler search exists

The airline message says the flight arrived. The trucker still needs a door, a location, and sometimes a time slot. That data is in the handler’s system, keyed by the same AWB. You do not get a new number — you open a different portal.

If you do not know the handler, ask the airline destination station or your forwarder. The arrival notice often names the warehouse.

Frequently asked questions

What is a cargo handler?

A ground handler (GHA) runs the cargo warehouse at an airport on behalf of airlines: acceptance, build-up, breakdown, and release. They are not the airline and they do not issue the IATA prefix.

Should I track with the handler or the airline first?

Start with the airline AWB on the carrier’s tracker for flight events. Use the handler when you need warehouse status at a specific airport — freight ready, location, or pickup slot.

Is Swissport the same as Swiss WorldCargo?

No. Swissport is a ground handler. Swiss WorldCargo is the cargo division of SWISS (airline prefix 724). If your document is an LX AWB, use the airline page, not only the handler portal.