The electronic consignment note (eCMR) is the digital evolution of the classic CMR consignment note and enables companies to make their transport processes more efficient, transparent and sustainable. In a cooperative development project with the Open Logistics Foundation, we have worked with numerous logisticscompanies to develop a solution , which has already proven itself in use at logistics service providers such as Rhenus . We show what the eCMR is, how you can implement it in a legally compliant manner and what options there are for integrating the eCMR into existing systems.
The eCMR is the digital version of the CMR consignment note, which is used in international road freight transport. Just like its analog counterpart, it documents the contract of carriage between the shipper, carrier and consignee. The difference: the eCMR is completely paperless, can be signed electronically and automatically integrated into existing systems via APIs .
The key features of the eCMR include
More and more companies are recognizing the strategic importance of the eCMR: from simplified truck handling to cost savings of several euros per document. At the same time, there is growing pressure from the regulatory side to implement digital solutions more quickly. The introduction of digital consignment notes in logistics brings measurable benefits:
Integrating the eCMR into existing software landscapes is easy thanks to open interfaces (APIs). There are suitable paths for every architecture, regardless of whether you use a transport management system (TMS) or an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Typical integration scenarios:
If you want to optimize your digital logistics processes, integrating the eCMR is an important first step.
Yes. The software was developed under legal supervision and meets the requirements of the 2008 eCMR protocol. It uses electronic seals in accordance with the eIDAS Regulation, which are linked to companies (not individuals). This ensures a high level of security without complicated signature processes for individual employees. Anyone wishing to implement the eCMR in a legally compliant manner can rely on a tested standard that is recognized throughout Europe.
Whether you want to use digital consignment notes in logistics, speed up your processes or expand your database - the eCMR is the right solution. As an open, legally compliant and tried-and-tested standard, it has all the prerequisites to establish itself throughout the industry.
If you would like to integrate the eCMR and take your logistics a decisive step forward, we can support you!