CMR Waybill — Complete Guide
The CMR consignment note is the contract of carriage for every international road freight shipment. Getting it wrong exposes your cargo to uncapped liability disputes.
Carrier liability cap
8.33 SDR/kg
Damage claim window
7 days
CMR copies issued
3 originals
Convention
CMR 1956
CMR Box-by-Box Completion
Select a section to see which boxes apply and who fills them in
Box 1: Sender
Box 2: Consignee
Box 3: Place of delivery
Box 4: Place of takeover
How to complete a CMR waybill step by step
The CMR has 25 numbered boxes. Each is assigned to a specific party. Completing them correctly prevents disputes and protects your liability position.
Step 1
Step 1
Step 2
Step 2
Step 3
Step 3
Step 4
Step 4
Step 5
Step 5
Step 6
Step 6
CMR liability rules at a glance
Based on the CMR Convention (Geneva, 1956) as amended by Protocol 1978.
Carrier liability limit
8.33 SDR/kg
Gross weight of goods lost
Visible damage claim
7 days
From delivery date
Hidden damage claim
21 days
From delivery date
Time bar for legal action
1 year
3 years if wilful misconduct
Carrier liability and how to break the limit
8.33 SDR/kg
Damage claims — reservations and deadlines
7 days visible
e-CMR — digital consignment note
Legally equivalent
Frequently Asked Questions
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