# consignment notes

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When cargo is handed over at the loading dock, the consignment note gives the transaction its legal backbone: it documents the contract of carriage, confirms that the carrier has received the goods, and sets out the agreed handling and delivery instructions.

When cargo is handed over at the loading dock, the consignment note gives the transaction its legal backbone: it documents the contract of carriage, confirms that the carrier has received the goods, and sets out the agreed handling and delivery instructions. The applicable format depends on the transport mode – the CMR note for international road transport, the CIM note for rail, the airway bill (AWB) for air freight, and the sea waybill in ocean shipping. In claims and liability disputes, the consignment note is the primary piece of evidence; incomplete or inaccurate entries can seriously weaken a shipper's legal position. Unlike a bill of lading, a consignment note is non-negotiable and does not confer title to the goods – it serves purely as proof of contract and receipt.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | consignment notes |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 129 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frachtbrief |

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