Container weight declaration (CWD)
Sometimes also referred to as a Container Mass Declaration (CMD). Declarations have to be complete as part of our obligations to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulators (NHVR).
A CWD is a written declaration of the weight of a container and its contents. It may be either in hard copy or electronic form, or a placard attached to the freight container. It may consist of one or more documents in different formats – for example, documents may be in the form of a sheet of paper, an email, on an electronic device, or in otherwise electronic form – but in any case, it must be able to be produced in its entirety, to an authorised officer, upon request.
What information must it include?
Although there is no specific form for a CWD, it must include the following information:
weight of the container including its contents
container number and other details necessary to identify the container
name and residential address or business name and address in Australia of the responsible entity for the freight container
date of declaration.
When is a CWD required?
A complying CWD is required when transporting a consigned freight container on a road using a heavy vehicle. The requirement for a complying CWD is not dependent on whether the freight container is empty or loaded.
Our CWD Template
We have a template CWD Form to be filled out when we transport your container. We just require some details from you when you arrange your transport. No hassles and ensures everything is done correctly!
