Does the 8.33 SDR per kg CMR cap apply if only part of a consignment is damaged?

The CMR liability cap of 8.33 SDR per kilogram applies to the gross weight of the goods actually lost or damaged — not the total consignment weight. If a 1,000 kg shipment arrives with 200 kg damaged, the carrier's maximum liability is calculated on the 200 kg affected, not on the full 1,000 kg. The weight of the damaged goods is documented through the CMR consignment note and confirmed as part of the claim process.

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