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Jul 08 2024

Italy eyes paperless road freight as 36th country to join e-CMR

Italy has officially ratified e-CMR, the digital protocol to the United Nations CMR convention for international road goods transport.

The e-CMR protocol entered into force in Italy last week, providing a legal foundation for fully paperless goods transport by road.

 

The move from paper-based to fully digital consignment notes will improve the efficiency and safety of goods transport across Italy and ultimately into neighbouring countries.

 

By eliminating paperwork, e-CMR lowers handling costs, eliminates administrative and invoicing delays, and reduces discrepancies at delivery sites.

 

e-CMR also enhances transparency and security across the entire logistics chain, providing more accurate data to trace shipments with real-time access to pick-up and delivery information. Read more

 

Source: IRU