# Multilateral Transport Agreement

*Last updated: 2026-06-19*

> A freight forwarder routing a shipment across several borders simultaneously operates within the framework of multilateral transport agreements.

A freight forwarder routing a shipment across several borders simultaneously operates within the framework of multilateral transport agreements. Such agreements establish unified rules for cross-border movement among three or more contracting parties, harmonising weight and dimension standards, transit conditions, toll regimes, and border procedures. The TIR Convention is one of the best-known examples, enabling customs transit across many countries under simplified procedures. Compared with bilateral arrangements, multilateral agreements provide greater planning certainty for complex routes – though compliance obligations span all participating states at once, meaning a regulatory change by a single party can affect an entire routing concept.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Multilateral Transport Agreement |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 99 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/tir-convention |

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