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CMR in road freight. Purpose, content and practical use
4 February, 2026
In international road transport, problems often start not on the road, but in documents. A shipment can be delivered, yet the parties still argue about shortages, damage, or delivery terms, simply because the transport details were recorded vaguely or inconsistently. In these situations, the CMR consignment note becomes the main reference document.
CMR refers to the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road and the consignment note used under it. The CMR note acts as formal evidence of the carriage agreement and records essential shipment data: the parties involved, pickup and delivery points, the description of goods, quantity/weight, packaging, and any remarks made at handover.
CMR refers to the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road and the consignment note used under it. The CMR note acts as formal evidence of the carriage agreement and records essential shipment data: the parties involved, pickup and delivery points, the description of goods, quantity/weight, packaging, and any remarks made at handover.
Why is it needed in practice? First, it creates a clear, standardised record for everyone in the chain — shipper, carrier, and consignee. Second, it helps prevent disputes: if the cargo condition or packaging has issues at pickup, recording remarks immediately reduces the risk of unfair claims later. Third, the CMR note supports claim handling and liability discussions because outcomes depend heavily on what was documented at the moment of transfer.
AF TRANS treats CMR not as a formality but as part of shipment control. We help clients prepare transport instructions correctly, align data across the document pack, and ensure the consignment note reflects the real cargo and delivery plan so the shipment moves smoothly and disputes are less likely.
AF TRANS treats CMR not as a formality but as part of shipment control. We help clients prepare transport instructions correctly, align data across the document pack, and ensure the consignment note reflects the real cargo and delivery plan so the shipment moves smoothly and disputes are less likely.
Send AF TRANS your route and cargo details, we will advise on CMR requirements and help prepare a clean document set before dispatch.
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