| Warehouse |
 The area of an airline facility that houses the cargo. |
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| Warehouse Transfer |
| Inbound cargo being transferred to another bonded warehouse for breakdown purposes and customs clearance. Also referred to as Container Station. |
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| Warm Blooded |
| Having a body temperature that is relatively constant and usually warmer than the surrounding, as with mammals and birds. |
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| Weight - Gross Weight |
| Entire weight of a shipment (includes weight of container, when applicable.) |
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| Weight Break |
| Levels at which the air freight rate per 100 pounds decreases. Examples of levels: 100 lbs., 250 lbs., 500 lbs., 1,000 lbs. |
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| Wide-Body Aircraft |
| United Airlines aircraft B-747, B-767, B-777 and DC-10. |
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| Without Reserve |
| A term indicating that a shipper's agent or representative is empowered to make definitive decisions and adjustments abroad without approval of the group or individual represented. |
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