THE ELECTRONIC CONSIGNMENT NOTE (ECMR)
eCMR: the new standard for digital consignment notes
The electronic consignment note (eCMR) is the digital version of the CMR consignment note, which has been in use in international road freight transport since 2025. It replaces paper documents with a legally compliant, interoperable and automatable solution.
As a member of the Open Logistics Foundation, iteratec helped develop the eCMR. Together, we have developed a uniform and open standard based on open source, which is available free of charge for unrestricted use and customisation.
Benefits of the eCMR
Faster processing, less paper-based administration. The eCMR replaces the traditional consignment note with a digital, legally compliant solution. Thanks to standardised interfaces, it is compatible with existing systems and can be integrated directly into your transport management system.
Efficiency & time savings
Faster processing and handling of lorries – in case studies, this has resulted in time savings of up to 60 per cent. Digital confirmation of goods receipt also significantly speeds up the invoicing process.
Transparency & Traceability
The eCMR provides precise information on the current location of goods at any time. Greater clarity, better planning and improved customer communication.
Cost savings
No printing or archiving costs, and no need to transport physical documents. Depending on the case, savings of between €1 and €4.50 per document can be achieved (e.g. at Rhenus Logistics).
Fewer errors, greater control
Digital processes are less prone to errors, traceable and standardised. This ensures consistently high data quality.
Compatibility & Standardisation
The eCMR is an industry-wide, agreed-upon de facto standard that replaces siloed solutions and overcomes system boundaries.
Legal certainty
The solution meets all the requirements of the 2008 eCMR Protocol and the eIDAS Regulation, with verified technical and legal implementation.
Stronger, more resilient supply chains
Automated, lean processes make your transport chains more robust and flexible.
A valuable data foundation for new services
Structured data collection creates a new level of transparency that you can utilise for process analysis, forecasts and additional digital services.
iteratec – Co-developer and integration specialist
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