Electronic Consignment Note (eCMR)

Simplify compliant eCMR management across your transport network

Digitize the consignment note and connect documentation to transport execution. Shippeo eCMR helps shippers, carriers, and consignees manage legally valid transport documents, capture trusted signatures, and access compliant records instantly across the shipment lifecycle.

Up to €13

saved per consignment note

Up to 1.5%

transport budget savings

Weeks to minutes

for invoicing readiness

Digitize your consignment notes with less friction

Create compliant eCMRs

Generate eCMRs from data captured in your TMS and other operational systems via API integrations, and manage the full document lifecycle digitally, from creation to retrieval.

Capture trusted signatures

Collect legally binding signatures from the shipper, carrier, and consignee at the right step of the workflow, including asynchronous signature scenarios when needed.

Share across the ecosystem

Distribute eCMRs to all relevant stakeholders through app, API, portal, web link, or E-Gate-based workflows.

Go beyond document digitization with execution-connected eCMR

Shippeo eCMR does more than replace paper. It turns the consignment note into a live execution record, linked to transport events, quantities, signatures, and issue handling in one connected workflow.

Operational control

Gain real-time visibility into both transport execution and document status across shipments. Capture signatures, quantities, exceptions, and milestone updates in one connected workflow.

Cost efficiency

Reduce paperwork, manual handling, and administrative effort by replacing paper-based consignment note processes with digital workflows connected to your transport operations.

Faster cash flow

Make signed proof instantly available to accelerate invoicing and reduce delays caused by missing or manually processed transport documents.

Compliance readiness

Maintain legally valid, audit-ready transport documentation aligned with evolving digital freight regulations and operational requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an eCMR?

An eCMR (electronic consignment note) is the digital version of the paper CMR used in road transport. It is a legally binding contract of carriage between shipper, carrier, and consignee, covering the entire transport lifecycle from pickup to delivery.

What is the difference between eCMR and ePOD?

eCMR and ePOD serve different purposes:

• eCMR is a legal transport document covering the full shipment, including goods details, parties involved, and signatures at pickup and delivery
• ePOD (electronic Proof of Delivery) confirms that a delivery took place, usually at the end of the journey

Is eCMR legally valid?

Yes. eCMR is legally recognized under the CMR Convention Additional Protocol, provided that requirements such as data integrity, authentication, and traceability are met.

Is eCMR mandatory in Europe?

Not fully yet, but it is becoming increasingly important. The EU eFTI regulation (July 2027) will require authorities to accept digital freight information. Some countries are moving faster, such as Spain, where digital transport documentation (ACD) becomes mandatory in October 2026.

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