# Carriage of Freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Freight carriage covers the contractual movement of goods by a carrier in exchange for payment, with full responsibility for safe handling, documentation, and timely delivery.

Freight carriage covers the contractual movement of goods by a carrier in exchange for payment, with full responsibility for safe handling, documentation, and timely delivery. The applicable legal regime and the required transport document both depend on the mode chosen: road shipments travel under a CMR consignment note, air cargo under an Air Waybill (AWB), and ocean shipments under a Bill of Lading (B/L). Each document serves as evidence of carriage for customs authorities, insurers, and consignees alike. Freight carriage is distinct from freight forwarding: a freight forwarder organises and procures the carriage but does not necessarily perform it.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Carriage of Freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 99 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport |

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