Manifested
The cargo shipment details have been registered and booked on a flight by the freight forwarder, and the manifest data has been transmitted to the airline. The physical cargo has not yet been accepted by the airline, but the space is reserved and the digital record is created.
What Does MAN Mean in Air Cargo?
The status code MAN (representing Manifested) is a standard milestone defined by the IATA Cargo Interchange Message Procedures (Cargo-IMP). It serves as a key check-in event scanned by airline personnel or cargo terminal operators. Tracking this event provides shippers and logistics providers with end-to-end visibility, ensuring that transit connections, cargo transfer, and customs clearance proceed in an orderly manner.
What to Do Next? (Consignee Advice)
Recommended Steps:
Verify that your shipping documents are complete and that the freight forwarder has delivered or is scheduled to deliver the goods to the cargo terminal.
Carrier-Specific Naming Quirks
Although the IATA Cargo-IMP standard prescribes the status code MAN, different global airlines and cargo handlers often display this milestone under customized labels. Here is how major carriers translate it:
Emirates calls this 'Booked', Qatar Airways calls it 'Booking Confirmed', and Lufthansa Cargo displays it as 'Manifested / Space Confirmed'.
Typical Next Status Milestone
In the standard lifecycle of an air freight shipment, once the cargo passes through the Manifested (MAN) milestone, it is expected to transition into the following phase:
➡️ RCS (Received from Shipper)
Frequently Asked Questions
On your Air Waybill (AWB), the status code MAN represents Manifested. This status notifies shippers and consignees that The cargo shipment details have been registered and booked on a flight by the freight forwarder, and the manifest data has been transmitted to the airline. The physical cargo has not yet been accepted by the airline, but the space is reserved and the digital record is created.
The time a shipment remains in MAN depends on carrier schedules and transit phases. Typically, it transitions within 12 to 36 hours. If a shipment remains in this status for several days without updates, we recommend contacting your freight forwarder or broker for clarification.
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