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.
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Faster processing, less paperwork. 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 some cases, time savings of up to 60%. Digital confirmation of goods receipt also significantly speeds up the invoicing process.
Transparency & Traceability
The eCMR provides accurate information on the current location of goods at all times. 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, more 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 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, streamlined processes make your supply chains more resilient and flexible.
A valuable data foundation for new services
Structured data collection creates a new level of transparency that you can use for process analysis, forecasting and additional digital services.
Join us for a 30-minute guided demo to see how eCMR works – explained clearly, with a practical focus and tailored directly to your processes.
Would you like to try out the eCMR for yourself? We will install the open-source solution in your system environment so that you can evaluate it independently.
Together with leading logistics service providers, we are developing standards within the Open Logistics Foundation to address the most pressing challenges in logistics. iteratec has also been involved in the development of the eCMR from the very beginning. We know the solution inside out and can integrate it seamlessly into your processes and systems.
Nothing can replace a personal dialogue. Let's find out together how we can solve your challenges.
Benjamin Eggert, Senior Project Manager Transport & Logistics