CMR convention
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United Nations
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convention signed in Geneva
Geneva
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on 19 May 1956. It relates to various legal issues concerning transportation of cargo, predominantly by lorries, by road. It has been ratified by the majority of Europe
Europe
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an states http://www.unece.org/trans/conventn/legalinst_25_OLIRT_CMR.html.
This means that all European countries are members of this Convention. Outside Europe, countries such as Lebanon and Iran are members. Based on the CMR, the International Road Union (IRU) developed a standard CMR waybill
Waybill
A waybill or consignment note is a document issued by a carrier giving details and instructions relating to the shipment of a consignment of goods. Typically it will show the names of the consignor and consignee, the point of origin of the consignment, its destination, route, and method of...
. The C.M.R. waybill is prepared in three languages. On the back is the text again in three languages. This ensures that this letter be accepted and recognized throughout Europe. Checked by customs and police, a transport document required to be present when the shipment is transported. Although this document can be made in any form - there is a minimal of information required on the CMR, and in case of hazardous substances there is additional information required as described in ADR
European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, commonly known as ADR , governs transnational transport of hazardous materials.Launched in Geneva on 30 September 1957 under the aegis of the United...
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This consignment is completed by the sender. The consignment should only be completed with a ballpoint pen, typewriter or computer. The driver who uses the consignment, should be able to inform the recipient about the importance of the various topics on the waybill.
Details
The CMR consignment consists of the following parts:Part 1: red printing for sender
Part 2: blue print for receiver
Part 3: green imprint on carrier
Part 4: Black print on second carrier (if present)
"CMR" is an abbreviation of the French title of the convention, Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route.