Convention concerning International Carriage by Road
Agreement on International Carriage by Road (CMR) (signed in Geneva in 1956), primarily regulates issues such as:
- terms and conditions for the carriage of goods by road,
- shipping documents,
- freight carrier's liability,
- procedure for making claims and complaints,
- claims arising from carriage,
- transportation made by several successive carriers.
It should be noted that CMR applies to any agreements of carriage of goods by vehicles, regardless of the residence and nationality of the parties of the contract. If the place of taking over of the goods and the place of delivery of cargo, according to indications in the agreement are located in two different countries, of which at least one acceded to the Convention. CMR Convention shall also apply if the types of carriage listed in the Convention shall be implemented by institutions or government organizations of the Member States. CMR Convention is applicable in the wide range of services provided in international transport of goods by commercial carriers.
Agreement on International Carriage by Road today
The Agreement on International Carriage by Road (CMR) is still in force today and continues to be widely used in international trade. It is currently ratified by over 60 countries, including most European Union member states, as well as several other countries around the world. The CMR is often used as the legal framework for the transportation of goods by road between countries that are party to the Convention. It establishes a set of standardized rules and regulations for the international carriage of goods by road, which helps to ensure that trade can be conducted efficiently and smoothly. The Convention is also regularly updated to reflect changes in technology and business practices, which helps to ensure that it remains relevant and useful for the international trade community. Overall, the CMR Convention continues to be an important tool for the international carriage of goods by road.
Summary
The CMR Convention regulates international carriage of goods by road, including terms and conditions, shipping documents, liability of the freight carrier, claims and complaints procedures, and transportation by multiple carriers. It applies to any agreement for the carriage of goods by vehicle, regardless of the parties' residence and nationality, as long as the place of taking over and delivery of the goods are in different countries, at least one of which is a party to the Convention. It also applies to transportation provided by government organizations of member states. It applies to a wide range of services in international commercial transport of goods.
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References
- Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR), Geneva, 19 May 1956
