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Digital Delivery Note System

Unlike the eCMR, which documents the contract of carriage, a digital delivery note system focuses on proof of delivery at the consignee's premises.

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Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Unlike the eCMR, which documents the contract of carriage, a digital delivery note system focuses on proof of delivery at the consignee's premises. Drivers create the delivery note on a mobile device, capture the recipient's signature electronically, and transmit the record in real time to the shipper, carrier, and consignee. Most platforms are cloud-hosted and connect to transport management systems or warehouse management systems via standard APIs. Tamper-proof archiving replaces paper files, and discrepancies at goods receipt are logged instantly. The result is a faster invoicing cycle and a complete, dispute-ready audit trail.

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