cmr-grenzueberschreitender-transport

Analyze CMR carrier liability for cross-border road freight shipments.

17|2|Updated May 21, 2026
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Skill: cmr-grenzueberschreitender-transport
Source: https://github.com/borghei/AI-Skills-German-Law/tree/main/transportrecht/skills/cmr-grenzueberschreitender-transport
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/borghei/AI-Skills-German-Law --skill cmr-grenzueberschreitender-transport

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

cross-border carrier liability questions under the CMR for road freight are complex and can determine responsibilities and damages across jurisdictions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scope and applicability: determine when CMR applies and identify the governing articles (Art. 1; Art. 4–9; Art. 17–18; Art. 23–32).
  • Liability assessment: evaluate loss, damage, or delay and compute the cap, interests, and risk allocation.
  • Use Case: assess a cross-border LKW shipment with damage reported at delivery to allocate liability and calculate compensation.

Quick Start

Provide a complete CMR liability assessment for a cross-border road transport scenario, covering scope (Art. 1), liability (Art. 17), cap (Art. 23), notice (Art. 30), limitation periods (Art. 32), and forum (Art. 31).

Frequently Asked Questions about cmr-grenzueberschreitender-transport

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate carrier liability for damaged goods in cross-border road transport?

CMR liability for cross-border road transport requires evaluating Articles 17 and 23 to compute deterministic compensation caps and risk allocation for damaged shipments. The assessment covers shipper, carrier, and consignee responsibilities across jurisdictions.

When does the CMR convention apply to international road freight?

The CMR applies to remunerated road transport crossing international borders involving a shipper, carrier, and consignee. Scope and applicability are determined by evaluating Article 1 to establish if the shipment falls under the convention's jurisdictional boundaries.

What is the limitation period for filing a claim under CMR?

The limitation period for CMR claims is defined under Article 32, establishing statutory deadlines for initiating legal action. Notice requirements for damage reported at delivery are governed by Article 30 to preserve claim rights.

How do I determine the jurisdiction and forum for a CMR dispute?

Forum and jurisdiction for CMR disputes are determined by evaluating Article 31, which defines the appropriate legal venue based on the transport contract, carrier domicile, and place of delivery across jurisdictions.

What notice requirements exist for reporting cargo damage under CMR?

Notice requirements for cargo damage under CMR are specified in Article 30, defining timeframes and procedures for consignees to report visible loss or damage at delivery to preserve liability claims against the carrier.

Can CMR liability be calculated for delay and not just physical loss?

CMR liability assessment covers delay under Articles 17 and 18, computing compensation caps, applicable interests, and risk allocation for delayed cross-border road freight shipments to determine carrier responsibility.