CMR document
An international consignment note (CMR) is a delivery document used for international freight transport. It is a document certifying that the cargo is being transported from the place of loading to the place of unloading. It is better to entrust the filling of these documents to industry specialists, because making the slightest mistake can cause inconvenience and even possible suspension of cargo transportation at the border control.
If you want to print a CMR template, download it here –> CMR-ENG
What you need to know when filling out the CMR form
Filling out CMR form requires a lot of concentration and attention, you should pay attention to:
- All fields must be filled in clearly and without typographical errors;
- 6. – 11. are fields to be filled in, includes the specifics of the cargo. The cargo must be described in detail so that unnecessary problems do not arise when transporting the cargo across border control points. Also, a correctly and comprehensibly filled out form will help you avoid the consequences of various unexpected situations. For example, when the cargo is damaged, during a vehicle collision.
- Field 18 is important for the cargo carrier himself, so that there are no misunderstandings about the condition of the transported cargo up to the cargo delivery point. The cargo carrier – the driver – is partly responsible for this field, he must assess the condition of the cargo, whether it corresponds to the description.
- Do not make a mistake when filling in columns 2 and 19, as they are responsible for the loading, unloading and transshipment places of cargo transportation. CMR forms are written by hand and pen, which is often easy to do, but an important process that requires great precision. We recommend that you print or purchase several forms of the CMR Convention before filling out the CMR form.
- When carrying out cargo transportation to third countries, field 13 must be filled in, where the customs code must be entered.