The primary confirmation of a concluded contract is the transport waybill (CMR for international or electronic/paper waybill for domestic).
Payment terms and currency (advance payments are common practice). Договор на перевозку грузов с ИП
A contract for cargo transportation with an individual entrepreneur (IP) in Russia is governed by (specifically Article 785) and the Charter of Automobile Transport . As of September 1, 2026 , a major regulatory shift requires almost all cargo transportation to be accompanied by Electronic Transport Waybills (E-Waybills) , effectively replacing paper documentation for orders, applications, and forwarding documents. Essential Legal Requirements
The carrier (IP) must deliver entrusted cargo to a destination and issue it to a designated recipient for a set fee.
To be valid, the contract must be in written form , which can include a single document signed by both parties or an exchange of letters, applications, and invoices that constitute an offer and acceptance.