Digital Control Documents and eCMR in Spain

Get Ready for Spain’s New Digital Transport Documents Requirement – October 2026

Starting October 2026, Spain will mandate digital control documents for freight transport.

Are you prepared to stay compliant and competitive?

Who will be affected?

Shippers

Manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers issuing transport orders into, out of, or within Spain.

Carriers

National and international road transport operators, including subcontractors and one-off drivers.

3PLs & freight forwarders

Intermediaries arranging transport on behalf of others.

Cross-border operators

EU carriers running shipments that touch Spanish territory at any leg of the journey.

What you can do next?

* Mandatory

Electronic Documento de Control

A mandatory digital document in Spain ensuring regulatory compliance and transport traceability for authorities.

Focused on inspection and control, it functions as a separate compliance document within the transport process.

* Recommended

Electronic Carta de Porte or eCMR

One unified digital transport document covering contract, execution, and delivery. Drives efficiency, visibility, and cross-border standardization.

Can fulfill the requirements of the Documento de Control while going beyond compliance, eliminating the need to manage multiple documents.

Approach compliance in a smart way

* Recommended approach

What Electronic Carta de Porte or eCMR brings to you?

Digital document capability

Create, store, and archive transport documents fully digitally in a structured format, ensuring instant access whenever needed.

Inspection-readiness

Make documents instantly accessible during inspections via mobile devices, QR codes, or secure links.

Ensure legal compliance of digital format

Meet legal requirements with secure storage, controlled access, and full regulatory compliance.

Implement electronic signature workflows

Enable shipper, carrier, and driver to sign documents electronically with legally valid, traceable signatures.

Driver enablement

Drivers must be equipped with the right tools and knowledge to access, manage, and present documents easily during transport.

Real-time data sharing

Share transport data instantly across stakeholders to improve transparency and coordination.

System integration & interoperability

Digital documentation should integrate seamlessly with your existing systems to automate data exchange and eliminate manual work.

Data storage & audit readiness

Securely archive documents and ensure quick retrieval for audits or dispute resolution.

TransFollow. Your Complete Solution for Digital Transport Documents

Digitalisation and lifecycle management of transport documents

Create, sign, share, and archive eCMR, control documents and others digitally.
Centralized management with real-time visibility across all shipments.

Legal Compliance & Security

Flexible digital signatures:
- Touchscreen signature with photo, geolocation, and timestamp.
- Advanced signature via OTP or QR for maximum authenticity.
Compliant with UN/CEFACT standards and ready for eFTI regulations.
ISO 27001 certified.

Seamless Integration & Interoperability

Works with your existing systems: TransFollow integrates smoothly with ERP, TMS, and WMS platforms.
Interoperable across the supply chain: Connect with carriers, shippers, and logistics partners without disrupting current workflows.
Adaptable to your processes: Whether you’re a large enterprise or an SME, TransFollow fits your operational model.

Easy Driver Onboarding

No complicated setup: Drivers can start using TransFollow instantly via the mobile app or even WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber.
Intuitive interface: Designed for quick adoption with minimal training.
Real-time updates: Drivers receive and manage documents on the go, and share real-time transport data ensuring smooth operations.

Managing Complex Logistics Scenarios

Handle multi-stop deliveries, cross-border transport, and mixed cargo with ease.
Advanced workflows for subcontracting and multi-party collaboration.
Full visibility and control even in fragmented supply chains.

Operational Efficiency

Real-time shipment tracking and status updates.
Instant incident management and two-way communication.
Immediate proof of delivery (e-POD) with photos and comments.

Handle documents without the paper chase

documento de control TF Drive Messenger ES

Create, share and get your freight documents signed in seconds with a dedicated app TransFollow Drive or no app at all (perfect for subcontracted drivers)

At TransFollow, we want to stress one thing:

Going digital is not about replacing paper with a PDF.

It's about moving to a compliant, fully digital, data-driven document that elevates digitalisation froma legal requirement to a powerful driver of efficiency and operational improvement.

Benefits for your business

Reduce administrative costs by up to 70%!

Digital signing in 30 seconds vs. 10 minutes on paper.

Accelerate invoicing – zero delay after delivery.

Working closely with Spanish and International Associations

TransFollow collaborates with national associations like ASTIC, CITET, AET, CETM, ACE, and the world transport organisation, IRU, to ensure deep knowledge of market specifics and regulatory requirements. This guarantees that our solution is aligned with both Spanish and European legislation, giving you confidence and peace of mind.

Act now and turn compliance into opportunity!

Deadline: October 2026 – failure to comply means fines, delays, and lost competitiveness.

Early adopters gain a strategic edge: faster processes, lower costs, and full compliance.

Lead the way in Spain’s new logistics era!