A proof of delivery (POD) confirms that the shipment has reached the consignee – usually by signature, date and time on the consignment note or digitally.
In international transport: the copy of the CMR note signed by the consignee often serves as proof.
Why it matters: many customers pay the freight only once the POD is presented; the consignee's reservations (damage, shortages) are noted on it.
Digital: electronic POD solutions and e-CMR shorten the time to payment.