12 november 2026 — 12:36
Operations for Kazakhstani road haulers on international routes will become more streamlined: the Parliament has passed — in two readings — a law ratifying the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR), according to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Convention establishes common requirements for transport contracts and shipping documentation, and defines the carrier’s liability in the event of loss, damage, or delay of cargo. It also outlines the procedures for filing claims and resolving disputes between the parties involved.
Once the Convention enters into force, it will be easier for Kazakhstani companies to interact with carriers and clients from other signatory countries. These unified rules are expected to reduce disagreements during the processing of orders and the resolution of disputes, while making transport terms more predictable for businesses. Ratification is set to expand opportunities for domestic companies in the international market and simplify cooperation with foreign partners. It should be noted that while the Convention governs contractual relationships between the parties to a transport operation, it does not supersede customs, border, or other mandatory regulatory procedures.
The next step involves completing the necessary formalities for the Convention to take effect in Kazakhstan. Once this is done, the new rules will apply to international freight transport operations covered by the Convention.