# consignment note

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> The consignment note is the core transport document that establishes the contract of carriage, confirms the carrier's receipt of the goods, and records all key particulars – shipper, consignee, commodity, weight, and conditions of transport.

The consignment note is the core transport document that establishes the contract of carriage, confirms the carrier's receipt of the goods, and records all key particulars – shipper, consignee, commodity, weight, and conditions of transport. In international road freight, the CMR consignment note is the binding standard under the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road; rail transport uses the CIM consignment note, while air freight relies on the Air Waybill (AWB). Crucially, unlike a bill of lading, a consignment note is not a document of title: it cannot be traded or used to transfer ownership of the goods. Customs authorities routinely use it to verify the origin, destination, and nature of the cargo.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | consignment note |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/road-transport/cmr-convention |

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