# CIM/SMGS (CIM/SMGS Convention)

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Freight forwarders and rail operators managing East-West corridors rely on the combined CIM/SMGS framework: the CIM Convention (Uniform Rules for the Contract of International Carriage of Goods by Rail) applies on European and adjacent networks, while the SMGS Agreement governs railways across CIS states and partner countries.

Freight forwarders and rail operators managing East-West corridors rely on the combined CIM/SMGS framework: the CIM Convention (Uniform Rules for the Contract of International Carriage of Goods by Rail) applies on European and adjacent networks, while the SMGS Agreement governs railways across CIS states and partner countries. The practical value of the joint CIM/SMGS consignment note is that a single document can accompany cargo from Western Europe all the way to China or Central Asia, eliminating the need to re-document shipments at the regulatory boundary between the two systems. Developed jointly by European and Eurasian railway organisations, this unified note also streamlines customs processing at transit borders.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | CIM/SMGS (CIM/SMGS Convention) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIM/SMGS |

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