# Consignment Note Procedure

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> The consignment note procedure goes beyond the document itself: it is the complete administrative and legal workflow through which a contract of carriage is established and evidenced between shipper and carrier.

The consignment note procedure goes beyond the document itself: it is the complete administrative and legal workflow through which a contract of carriage is established and evidenced between shipper and carrier. It typically involves the shipper tendering the goods, the carrier issuing and signing the consignment note, and distributing copies – usually one each for shipper, carrier, and consignee. The procedure also governs when corrections to the note are permissible and how loss, damage, or delay must be recorded and formally claimed. A correctly executed procedure is essential for attributing liability in a dispute. In international road freight, the procedure is primarily governed by the CMR Convention; in cross-border rail freight, by the CIM Uniform Rules.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frachtbrief](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frachtbrief)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Consignment Note Procedure |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frachtbrief |

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