Glossary Discription

CMR stands for “Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route” (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road). The term refers both to the international treaty that governs the cross-border transportation of goods by road and to the standardized consignment note (CMR document) that serves as proof of the contract of carriage under this convention. The CMR document is a legally binding instrument that establishes the terms of transport, defines the responsibilities and liabilities of all parties involved, and serves as a receipt for goods shipped internationally by road.