CMR Consignment Note Completion Check

Inspection template for verifying that a CMR consignment note is complete, accurate, and ready for international road carriage of goods.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Consignment note identifier recorded
  Enter the CMR reference number, document number, or other unique identifier.
• Shipment route and border crossing context confirmed
  Record origin, destination, and whether the movement is international road carriage under CMR.

Parties and Transport Details

• Shipper name and address are complete
  Confirm the consignor details are legible and fully populated.
• Consignee name and address are complete
  Confirm the consignee details are legible and fully populated.
• Carrier name and address are complete
  Confirm the carrier or forwarding carrier details are identified on the note.
• Vehicle registration or trailer identifier recorded
  Verify the transport unit can be traced to the consignment note.

Goods Description and Quantity

• Goods description is specific and matches shipment
  Verify the description identifies the goods clearly enough for customs and transport traceability.
• Packages, pallets, or units count recorded
  Enter the number of packages or handling units shown on the consignment note.
• Gross weight recorded and plausible
  Confirm the gross weight is present and consistent with the shipment.
• Special handling or hazardous goods information included when applicable
  Select any applicable transport conditions or declarations shown on the note.

Required CMR Fields and Consistency

• Loading and delivery place details are present
  Confirm the place of taking over and the place of delivery are identified.
• Date of consignment note issuance is present
  Record the issue date and time if shown on the document.
• Instructions for customs, charges, or declared value are complete when applicable
  Verify any required instructions, declared value, or payment terms are included and legible.
• No conflicting or missing mandatory fields detected
  Confirm the document has no obvious omissions, mismatched names, inconsistent counts, or contradictory transport details.

Signatures, Attachments, and Release

• Required signatures are present
  Verify shipper, carrier, and consignee signatures are present where required by the process.
• Supporting documents attached when required
  Confirm any required attachments such as customs documents, packing list, or hazardous goods paperwork are included.
• Document approved for dispatch
  Final disposition of the consignment note review.