The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵwelcomes the entry into force of the Additional Protocol to the CMR Convention, which transitions from the current slow and unreliable paper-based system, to the faster and more efficient paperless system of electronic Consignment Notes (e-CMR). The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵalso urges all Contracting Parties to the CMR Convention to accede to or ratify the Additional Protocol and calls upon Governments to harmonise practical implementation requirements and procedures with a specific focus on technical standards in the domain of electronic signatures and authentication methods in order to experience the full benefits of e-CMR.
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵPosition on the introduction of the electronic CMR Consignment Note (2012)
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵwelcomes the entry into force of the Additional Protocol to the CMR Convention, which transitions from the current slow and unreliable paper-based system, to the faster and more efficient paperless system of electronic Consignment Notes (e-CMR). The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵalso urges all Contracting Parties to the CMR Convention to accede to or ratify the Additional Protocol and calls upon Governments to harmonise practical implementation requirements and procedures with a specific focus on technical standards in the domain of electronic signatures and authentication methods in order to experience the full benefits of e-CMR.
Published on: 26/04/2012 - 15:02
Author: IRU
Type of document: Policy documents
Category: Decarbonisation, Goods transport, Governance
Region: Global
Size: 2 pages
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