# CMR consignment note

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A CMR consignment note is the standardised transport document required for international road shipments under the CMR Convention (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road).

A CMR consignment note is the standardised transport document required for international road shipments under the CMR Convention (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road). The sender issues it and hands it to the carrier; it simultaneously serves as evidence of the transport contract, acknowledgement of receipt of the goods, and record of the agreed terms of carriage. Unlike a bill of lading, the CMR note is not a negotiable instrument – it carries no title to the goods and cannot be traded. At minimum, three originals are produced: one for the sender, one for the consignee, and one that travels with the shipment. Throughout European road freight, it is the primary document accepted by forwarders, shippers, and customs authorities as proof of carriage.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/road-transport/cmr-convention-and-protocols](https://unece.org/transport/road-transport/cmr-convention-and-protocols)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | CMR consignment note |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 129 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/road-transport/cmr-convention-and-protocols |

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