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Notes from the road.

Notes from the road.

Product updates, guides and road freight know-how. Written for the people actually running the trucks.

Paper CMR waybill being filled in by hand next to an eCMR on a tablet

Paper CMR waybill being filled in by hand next to an eCMR on a tablet

July 23, 2026

Paper CMR vs eCMR: what paper really costs your fleet

Paper CMR vs eCMR: what paper really costs your fleet

Paper CMR waybill being filled in by hand next to an eCMR on a tablet

Latest posts

Blank international CMR consignment note form

July 10, 2026

What Is a CMR Consignment Note? Meaning, Purpose and Who Fills It In

Semi-trailer truck driving on a European motorway at sunset

June 11, 2026

10 Best TMS Software for Small Carriers in Europe (2026)

Driver holding a phone showing a Planlogi eCMR consignment note in the truck cab

May 14, 2026

eCMR Explained: Your Fleet's Guide to the EU eFTI 2027 Mandate

Parcels, a delivery van and a forklift on a map with several drop-off pins, illustrating multi-drop delivery

May 8, 2026

Multi-Drop Delivery: Haulier's Guide to Planning 6+ Drops Without Losing Your Mind

April 3, 2026

How Planlogi Helps EU Carriers Manage Fuel Surcharges, Empty KM, and Cash Flow

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April 3, 2026

Fuel Surcharges for Carriers: How to Protect Margin Without Damaging Customer Trust

Truck being refuelled at a diesel pump

March 20, 2026

How Rising Fuel Costs Are Impacting EU Carriers in 2026

Alarm clock on an orange background, a reminder that the grant deadline is approaching

September 4, 2025

Last Chance for the eCMR Grant: 6 Reasons Not to Wait

Delivery van loaded with parcels, illustrating a growing transport business

August 14, 2025

Tips for Hauliers: How to Deliver a Better Freight Service and Stand Out from the Competition

Planlogi eCMR savings calculator showing annual document and time savings

August 7, 2025

How Much Does eCMR Cut Costs for Logistics Companies? (With Savings Calculator)

Phone showing a Planlogi eCMR in front of a truck on the motorway

July 10, 2025

12 Reasons to Choose the Planlogi eCMR Platform

Driver holding a phone showing an eCMR consignment note in the truck cab

June 26, 2025

CMR (Paper Consignment Note) vs eCMR (Electronic Consignment Note): Differences, Strengths and Weaknesses

Toy truck and parcels on a laptop keyboard, representing eCMR software

June 12, 2025

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing the Right eCMR Software

Businessman using a tablet with global logistics network icons

October 15, 2024

The eFTI Regulation and the Digitalisation of Freight Transport Information: When and How Will It Become Reality?

Digital cloud with data streams and security icons, representing the eFTI gate

October 7, 2024

What Is an eFTI Gate and How Is It Shaping the Future of Logistics?

October 1, 2024

eCMR Integration Grant: What It Is and Who It's For

September 30, 2024

eFTI and eCMR: How the Digital Consignment Note Is Changing Logistics in Estonia

Wooden stamps reading Regulations and Rules on a stack of documents

July 12, 2024

In-Depth Guide to Transport Policy and Legislation: Mastering Logistics, Maritime Laws, and International Trade

Order-to-cash document flow: sales document, delivery document, proof of delivery confirmation and billing document

July 3, 2026

Proof of Delivery: Complete Guide (2026)

Green logistics icons connected in a network, representing sustainable logistics

July 3, 2024

Sustainable Logistics: Software Solutions and Their Role in an Efficient Supply Chain

Data integration hub connecting enterprise applications, analytics and cloud services

June 27, 2024

The Future of Integration: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Enterprise Application Integration

Four benefits of electronic proof of delivery: less paperwork, greater accuracy, better delivery experience and fraud prevention

June 20, 2024

Electronic Proof of Delivery – What Are the 11 Advantages for Your Business?

Logistics icons: ships, trucks, planes, warehouses and parcels

June 20, 2024

The Complete Logistics Glossary: Key Terms and What They Mean

Hand writing the word Facts and crossing out the word Myths

June 12, 2024

Debunking 6 Common Myths About Delivery Businesses: The Facts You Need to Know

Tanker truck with an orange ADR hazardous goods sign

June 12, 2024

The ABC of Dangerous Goods: Everything You Need to Know About ADR and Safe Transport

Warehouse worker moving a pallet into a semi-trailer with a hand pallet truck

June 4, 2024

How Much Cargo Fits in a Truck?

Route plan optimization map comparing delivery routes before and after optimization

June 4, 2024

How Route Optimization Can Reduce Fuel Costs by Up to 30%

Truck driver filling in transport documents in front of the cab

May 30, 2024

Freight Transport Documents: A Detailed Guide

Truck body fully loaded with empty pallets

May 30, 2024

How to Plan Loads with Loading Metres (LDM) and Euro Pallets

May 23, 2024

Planlogi: The Best Logistics and Transport Software

Illustration of on-time delivery with a truck, parcels, warehouse workers and a mobile tracking app

May 23, 2024

Courier Management Software: Solving Your Daily Logistics Nightmares

Digital logistics and automation: connected icons on screens

May 16, 2024

Automation in Logistics: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy

Truck driver using digital tools in the cab

May 16, 2024

A Truck Driver's Working Day: The Role of Digital Tools

TMS as a control tower connecting manufacturer, distributor and customer via API and EDI

May 9, 2024

Advanced Transport Management: How a TMS Is Transforming Logistics

Business people using digital logistics technology on tablets and laptops

May 8, 2024

Embracing Digital Disruption: Challenges and Opportunities in Freight Forwarding

Aerial view of a truck on a road through an autumn forest

April 30, 2024

CO₂ and Logistics: How Technology Helps Reduce Environmental Impact

Hand touching a glowing digital document on a tablet, representing the eCMR

April 24, 2024

eCMR: The Digital Revolution in the Future of Logistics

Person using a laptop with location pins over a city at night, representing digital freight forwarding

April 17, 2024

Digital Freight Forwarders: Powering the Future of Global Trade

Hand ticking off order tracking steps one by one

March 21, 2023

Order Tracking: Why It Matters in Logistics

Person analysing business charts and KPIs on a laptop

March 10, 2023

Data-Driven Reporting Makes Life Easier

September 15, 2022

Supporting Digital Transformation in Transport and Logistics

Magnifying glass and location pins on a map, representing order tracking

January 12, 2022

Order Tracking Link

Preview of an e-invoice XML file

April 13, 2021

E-Invoice User Guide

Sticker with the word CMR on a laptop keyboard

October 10, 2019

International CMR

The word app on a glass wall

September 24, 2019

Digital POD – Fully Paperless Freight Management

Norway Grants and Enterprise Estonia (EAS) logos

April 22, 2019

Planlogi Project Funded by Estonian-Norwegian Green ICT

Importing Excel orders into Planlogi

August 29, 2018

Importing Orders from an Excel (XLS) File

Hand signing a paper delivery document with a pen

July 4, 2018

POD Inbox

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