Digitising Belgian CMRs: how to comply with the law without the stack of papers
Product update
16.06.2025
Belgian legislation requires all CMR (Consignment Note) documents to have official, sequential numbering. For many logistics operations, this has meant relying on printed, pre-numbered paper forms. An approach that slows down the process and opens the door to human error, document loss, and costly delays. Handling each paper manually for every driver at the transfer desk is inefficient and outdated.
The paperless solution: official document numbers in Peripass
Peripass now offers a seamless way to digitise your Belgian CMR workflows without compromising compliance. The new Official Document Numbering feature lets logistics teams digitally assign official, sequential CMR numbers within the Peripass platform.
A unique number from a predefined range is automatically applied each time a document is uploaded. This mirrors the functionality of printed pre-numbered forms, but with all the benefits of a digital workflow.
Stay compliant, stay efficient
Here’s how it works:
Digitally assign CMR numbers: Every uploaded CMR receives an official, sequential number. No need for physical forms.
Audit-ready records: All document activity is tracked, logged, and stored, ensuring complete traceability.
Seamless integration with your transfer desk: The platform ensures each driver’s documents are ready, accurate, and instantly accessible.
Print on demand: Should a physical copy be required, drivers can print the document on-site.
More visibility, less admin
With Official Document Numbers, your logistics team can fully access document history. Do you need to review which driver received which version of a document and when? Just consult their visitor profile—every CMR and associated action is traceable in a few clicks.
This also means no more chasing after misplaced forms, scanning signed papers, or guessing whether documentation has been completed properly. Your entire process becomes leaner, faster, and more secure.
Ready to go paperless?
By digitising your CMR processes with Peripass, you comply with Belgian legal requirements and modernise your operations. The Official Document Numbering feature eliminates manual work, reduces error rates, and enhances visibility across your supply chain.
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