Document background
The Bill Of Lading Road (Transport) is a fundamental document in Swiss transportation law, essential for documenting the contract of carriage between shippers and carriers in road transport operations. It serves multiple purposes: as a receipt confirming the carrier's acceptance of goods, as evidence of the transport contract terms, and as a document of title in certain circumstances. Under Swiss jurisdiction, this document must comply with both the Swiss Code of Obligations and, for international transport, the CMR Convention. It includes crucial information such as parties' details, goods description, transport conditions, and liability terms. The document is particularly important given Switzerland's position as a key transit country in European logistics, handling both domestic and international road freight movements.
