digiCMR

What is eCMR?

The electronic waybill (eCMR) is a digital document in international transport, which from 2025 replaces the paper consignment note that has been used in Europe since 1956.

It facilitates the exchange of documents between companies based in different European Union Member States.

‍The use of the electronic CMR has been permitted in Poland since 2019, but due to unclear regulations and its optionality, few companies use it.

• Facilitates the exchange of documents between companies from different countries.
• Has a positive impact on the environment by reducing paper documents.
• Saves time – drivers do not have to fill out and sign the traditional CMR.
• Shorter waiting time to pay for the transport service – the electronic waybill allows the invoice to be issued immediately after the cargo is delivered.
• Access to information about the real-time status of the transport.
• Simplicity of archiving transport documentation.
• Shortened complaint procedure.
• Possibility to automate the generation of the electronic CMR through computer software.

eCMR versus CMR

CMR is the abbreviation for the international waybill and stands for Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route.

The traditional waybill is currently issued in three copies – for the sender, the carrier and the goods recipient.

The main difference between the electronic CMR and the standard version is the form in which they are issued. The CMR is a paper document while the eCMR is fully electronic.

Another difference is in the access to information. With the electronic waybill, each party to the transaction can follow updates on the shipment in real time.

This streamlines the process of settling transport services, because the orderer does not have to wait for a copy of the paper CMR.

The other significant difference is the form of document approval – the eCMR uses a secure electronic signature, while the international waybill requires a handwritten signature, signature printout or stamp.

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We at Ybil, have been working closely with the people in the field & have built a user friendly & responsive digiCMR software to be used by every counterparty & drivers on the job.

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Our solution

Fully responsive eCMR repository for paperless logistics.

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