Which statement about CMR consignment notes is true?

Which statement about CMR consignment notes is true?

• A. Five copies
• B. Two copies
• C. Four copies
• D. Three copies

Answer: (C)

The number of copies is four. In international road transport under the CMR Convention, the consignment note is issued in four identical copies so that each main party involved has a record: the sender, the carrier, the recipient, and the dispatch/office handling the shipment. This setup ensures there’s a formal, shared record of what’s being transported and the terms of carriage, which helps with proofs of contract, handling of claims, and delivery checks. Five copies would be more than needed, while two or three copies would leave one party without a copy.

The number of copies is four. In international road transport under the CMR Convention, the consignment note is issued in four identical copies so that each main party involved has a record: the sender, the carrier, the recipient, and the dispatch/office handling the shipment. This setup ensures there’s a formal, shared record of what’s being transported and the terms of carriage, which helps with proofs of contract, handling of claims, and delivery checks. Five copies would be more than needed, while two or three copies would leave one party without a copy.