A CMR note is an International Consignment note that is the standard contract of carriage of goods document that is used when transporting goods Internationally via road. The CMR note can also be known as a CMR Waybill or International Consignment Note (ICN).
A CMR international consignment note (aka 'CMR Delivery Note') is a European transport-related document used for compensation and liability across 29 member nations for goods moved via road transportation.
A consignment note is a document issued by a goods transportation agency against the receipt of goods for the purpose of transporting the goods by road in a goods carriage. If a consignment note is not issued by the transporter, the service provider will not come within the ambit of the goods transport agency.
You can buy pre-printed CMR notes from the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Logistics UK .
It includes the name, address, and contact details of both the sender (the person or company sending the goods) and the recipient (the person or company receiving the goods). This data allows the identification of the parties and is essential for tracking and delivery.
Sender's copy: The sender's copy is the first copy reserved for the sender or the consignor. It is legal proof that the sender has accepted the CMR freight terms and given the goods to the buyer. This is a record with the sender for any future reference regarding transportation.
In addition, the consignment note records the transport and freight costs, the date and place of acceptance, as well as the planned date and place of delivery. It also provides information (name, address) about the sender, recipient and carrier, as well as other agreements, notes, and conditions.
Document accompanying goods that is filled by the shipper. It serves as proof that a contract for carriage has been concluded and describes its content. It also serves as a receipt when goods are picked up from the shipper and delivered to the recipient.
Upon delivery, the recipient signs the CMR note, providing confirmation of receipt. A CMR note includes the names and addresses of both the sender and receiver, as well as details about the goods, such as their weight. Moreover, it clarifies who is responsible for insuring the goods during transit.