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CMR Consignment Note (CMR) – Purpose & Key Fields
International road transport document governed by the CMR Convention. What the CMR Consignment Note is for, who issues it, and its key fields.
- Document
- CMR Consignment Note
- Abbreviation
- CMR
- Transport modes
- Road
- Issued by
- Road carriers, Trucking companies, Freight forwarders
International road transport document governed by the CMR Convention.
The CMR (Convention Relative au Contrat de Transport International de Marchandises par Route) is the standard transport document for international road freight in Europe and beyond. It serves as evidence of the contract of carriage and receipt of goods. The CMR provides a standardized framework for carrier liability and claims. It must be issued in at least three copies: one for sender, one for carrier, and one travels with goods.
Purpose of the CMR Consignment Note
- Evidence of contract for international road transport
- Receipt for goods by road carrier
- Defines carrier liability under CMR Convention
- Required for customs transit procedures
Who issues the CMR Consignment Note
- Road carriers
- Trucking companies
- Freight forwarders
When the CMR Consignment Note is required
- International road freight in Europe
- TIR transit
- Customs procedures
Key fields on the CMR Consignment Note
- Sender (required): Party sending the goods
- Consignee (required): Party receiving the goods
- Place of Taking Over (required): Pickup location
- Place of Delivery (required): Delivery location
- Marks and Numbers (required): Package identification
- Number of Packages (required): Quantity of packages
- Gross Weight (required): Total weight
- Carrier Instructions: Special handling instructions
- Vehicle Registration (required): Truck/trailer numbers
Tips for the CMR Consignment Note
- Carrier liability is limited to 8.33 SDR per kg under CMR Convention
- Reservations about cargo condition must be noted on CMR
- CMR applies to international road transport across CMR member countries
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Frequently asked questions
What is a CMR Consignment Note?
International road transport document governed by the CMR Convention.
What is the purpose of the CMR Consignment Note?
Evidence of contract for international road transport. Receipt for goods by road carrier. Defines carrier liability under CMR Convention. Required for customs transit procedures
Who issues the CMR Consignment Note?
The CMR Consignment Note is issued by: Road carriers, Trucking companies, Freight forwarders.