We embrace the future of Digital Freight
At Ewals Cargo Care, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible shipping experience. That's why we're excited to announce a major improvement to our documentation processes: implementing digital CMRs.
Aligning with Industry Trends and Regulations
This shift towards digital CMRs reflects the evolving landscape of the logistics industry and upcoming regulatory changes. By transitioning to secure digital PDFs for storing CMR notes, we offer several advantages to our valued customers:
- Enhanced Accessibility: Digital PDFs are a universally recognized format, ensuring your CMR documents are readily accessible from any device or system.
- Streamlined Processes: Eliminating physical copies saves time and simplifies record-keeping. Electronic documents are readily available whenever you need them.
- Durability and Security: Secure PDFs offer superior protection and long-term preservation for critical documents.
- Environmental Sustainability: We're committed to sustainability, and digital CMRs contribute by reducing paper consumption. This translates to fewer trees cut down and less reliance on traditional mail, minimizing our environmental footprint.
Digital CMRs Hold Legal Weight
You might be wondering about the legal validity of digital CMRs. The good news is that CMR notes in secure PDF format are widely recognized as conclusive evidence for a contract's terms, conditions, and the carrier's acceptance of the goods. The CMR Convention itself doesn't mandate a specific form for proof of goods carriage, such as the original physical consignment note. As long as the document meets the Convention's specifications (entrustment of goods to the carrier, confirmation of details, and delivery to the consignee), it will be considered sufficient evidence.
Addressing Rare Exceptions
There might be instances where original documents are necessary, such as collecting import duties when leaving the European Union. In these cases, we offer the service of the originals to be provided upon request before your shipment commences.
A Call to Action for the Logistics Industry
We believe the benefits of digital CMRs extend far beyond Ewals Cargo Care and our customers. That's why we encourage all logistics companies to embrace this technology. Widespread adoption of digital CMRs would create a more streamlined and efficient shipping experience for everyone involved. It would also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability within the industry.
