States may become parties to this Convention by depositing their instruments of accession with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. For specific procedures, please consult the relevant diplomatic departments.
Yes. According to the provisions of this Convention, as long as an electronic document can prove that the carrier has received the goods and ensure its integrity and uniqueness, it shall have the same legal effect as a paper document.
This Convention applies to transport documents issued as Negotiable Cargo Documents (NCDs). This document can be in paper or electronic form, used to represent goods in transit and can be used in various modes of transportation. Whether to issue a negotiable goods document is determined by the agreement between the transport operator and the shipper. It can be converted from existing transport documents or issued as an independent document. The specific scope of application shall be subject to the text of the convention and the declarations of the contracting states.