OCR for CMR Waybills

Extract and parse data from CMR waybills with AI-powered OCR software. Transform consignment notes into digital data instantly.
Reduce your turnaround time by up to 70%
Enjoy up to 99% data extraction accuracy

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Ensure flawless data extraction
Get the most of your consignment notes. Extract data fields with top-notch accuracy.
Accelerated workflow with lightning-fast OCR
Reduce turnaround time with real-time feedback. Send and receive data instantly.
Simpler operations, less manual data entry
Automate customs & quality workflows such as compliance, clearance, and more.
How it works

Process CMR Documents in Just a Few Steps

Instantly capture and convert your consignment notes into any structured format for easier integration. Always get the best results with automatic edge detection for more accurate processing.
Send Your CMR Waybills
Scan your CMR documents with our mobile scanning SDK or upload them to our platform in any of these formats: 
.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx, .heic, .webp, and more.
Extract Data
Choose which data fields you want to extract, such as the date, transporter’s details, or damages payable to name a few.
Receive Formatted Output
Thanks to machine learning, you can have your data in a structured format like JSON, XML, or CSV.
Forward Your Data
After transforming your data into a structured format, you can then forward it to your software of choice for further processing.

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What Data Fields You Can Capture with Klippa’s CMR Waybill OCR

Here are a few examples of data fields you can extract. All fields can be fully tailored to your needs. Need to extract additional fields? Let us know!
Date on which the waybill was established
Transporter’s contact details
Date on which the goods were collected
Type and quantity of the goods
Description of the goods
Name of the recipient
Full address of loading and unloading sites
Transport price
Damages payable
Transport vehicle’s registration number
Name and address of the commissioner
Signatures and stamps
…and many more fields!
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CMR Document OCR Features

Our machine learning technology can automate many CMR related business processes via our IDP platform, APIs and SDKs.
CMR documents scanning
Format conversion to structured data
Image to text and JSON with OCR
Data extraction on CMR documents
Classification of CMR documents
(Cross) validating data
Workflow automation
Digitization of CMR documents
How to Implement

Automate Consignment Note Processing With Software

Klippa provides easy integration via our platform, API, or SDK, and broad compatibility with major platforms and tools. Our well-documented solutions guarantee a hassle-free and smooth experience.

Low-Code Platform

Easily create & automate your entire document workflow on one IDP platform.

API Integration

Connect our CMR Document OCR to your own application(s) via API.

Mobile Scanning SDK

Employ our SDKs to empower your mobile applications with smart scanning.

We Take Your Data Privacy & Security Seriously

“It is extremely pleasant to work together with a party that is as ambitious as we are. The willingness and speed with which Klippa implemented specific modifications for us is impressive.”
Leon Backbier
IT Manager, Banijay Benelux
Let’s begin!
Discover the power of Klippa’s CMR Waybill OCR, as our experts help you revolutionize your international consignement processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CMR Waybill?
The CMR Document, also sometimes called the International Consignment Note or CMR Waybill, is an international transportation document for all road transport that is based on the CMR convention. 

The name CMR originates from “Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route.”, which was established at the Geneva convention in 1956. The document is obligated for many forms of international road transportation and is usually signed by multiple parties in the transport sector (sender, carrier(s), receiver). 

Klippa helps companies in logistics, customs and transportation to automatically process CMR Waybills (Consignment Notes) in bulk, to prevent a lot of back-office administrative work. 
How much does CMR waybill OCR cost?
The pricing structure for Klippa CMR waybill capturing depends on the amount of fields and the document volume. Both pay per use and monthly licenses are available. 

Get in contact with our product specialists to get an exact quote.
What types of CMR waybills are supported?
There are differently structured CMR waybills in the world. In general, we support all these types and forms. In case you wonder if we support a certain waybill or have any other question, feel free to contact us.

Did you know that apart from CMR waybills, Klippa OCR can scan other types of logistic documents, such as packing slips, shipping labels, and many more? Contact us for more information.
What kind of clients are using Klippa for automated CMR processing?
Klippa’s engine extracts as much data as possible from CMR waybills via OCR and machine learning. We support many different types of clients. It is most commonly used by clients in the logistics, customs and transportation sector.
What languages does Klippa support?
All European languages are supported. Our engine performs best on CMR waybills in English, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, English Spanish, German, Hebrew and French. Other languages can be supported on request, we’d just need to train our machine learning models.
Is Klippa CMR waybill capturing GDPR-compliant?
All the services that Klippa offers are fully GDPR-compliant. By default, we use ISO-certified servers within the European Union for processing. If you are not located within the EU, we can also set up servers in a region of choice. 

Next to that, a data processor agreement is in place. We do not store any of your or your customers’ data after processing.
Can Klippa convert CMR waybills to CSV, XLSX, XML or JSON?
Yes we can. Klippa takes pictures of CMR waybills, or their PDF equivalents, and converts them to readable text using OCR. From there we use machine learning to turn the text into structured data. Most of the time we use JSON for this, but depending on your preferences we can also convert CMR waybills to CSV, XLSX or XML.