Think of a CMR waybill as a special passport for your goods when you're shipping them internationally by road. It's based on an international agreement, the CMR Convention, which sets the rules for this type of transport. This document acts as both a contract and a receipt, making sure everyone is on the same page. It confirms what's being shipped, where it's going, and who's responsible for it along the way.
The CMR
waybill is a standardized document, meaning it looks the same everywhere,
simplifying international shipping by road. It acts as a contract, laying out
all the essential details of the shipment and transport agreement. This
includes things like what's being shipped, where it's going, who's responsible,
and the terms of the agreement. Everything about how it's used and what
information needs to be included is governed by the international agreement for
road transport, ensuring consistency and clarity across borders.
Think of the CMR
waybill as having multiple parts, like a receipt book. Both the sender and the
carrier sign each part.
- Sender's copy:
The sender keeps the first part as proof they've given the goods to the
carrier. It's like their receipt.
- Copies that travel:
Other copies go with the shipment, like a passport for the goods, all the
way to the destination.
- Recipient's
confirmation: When the goods arrive, the
recipient signs a copy to confirm they've received everything. They then
give this signed copy back to the carrier as proof of delivery.
- Protection against
damage: Importantly, the CMR waybill also
covers who is responsible if the goods are damaged during transport. This
helps protect everyone involved.
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