# Combined Transport Document

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Issued by a multimodal transport operator (MTO) or freight forwarder, the combined transport document serves as both a receipt for goods taken in charge and evidence of a transport contract covering at least two modes.

Issued by a multimodal transport operator (MTO) or freight forwarder, the combined transport document serves as both a receipt for goods taken in charge and evidence of a transport contract covering at least two modes. Unlike single-mode waybills – the CMR for road, the CIM for rail, or a bill of lading for sea – it provides one legal instrument for the entire intermodal journey. Banks accept it in documentary credit transactions provided it satisfies the applicable ICC rules. A key distinction from a negotiable ocean bill of lading: when issued in non-negotiable form, the combined transport document does not confer title to the goods and cannot be used to transfer ownership through endorsement.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Combined Transport Document |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 114 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_transport |

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