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Official Cargo Tracking Notes for All African Ports

Fast, reliable cargo tracking note solutions from the government authorized provider. Serving 24+ African countries with expert compliance support.

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Why Choose AfricaCTN?

Industry expertise you can trust. We have issued cargo tracking notes also known as BESC certificates for over 20+ years.

Expert Support
Dedicated specialists for each country ensure compliance with local regulations
Rapid Service
Most certificates are processed within hours, not days
Never Miss a Deadline
We track your shipment daily to ensure your CTN is validated on time, preventing costly delays

Simple 5-Step Process

Get your cargo tracking note in hours, not days

1
Upload
Upload your shipping documents via email or our secure portal
2
Draft & Invoice
Our certified team will issue your draft CTN and invoice in just a few hours
3
Approve
Review and approve your draft CTN and invoice before proceeding
4
Pay
Complete your secure payment to proceed to final submission
5
Validation
We submit your CTN to the port authorities for final validation
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Compliance Coverage

CTN / ECTN Required Countries

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  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Djibouti
  • DR Congo
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Gabon
  • Guinea Bissau
  • Ivory Coast
  • Liberia
  • Madagascar
  • Mali
  • Niger
  • Republic of Congo
  • Republic of Guinea
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Togo

Check out Our Informational Pages

Explore the different certificate names below. They all refer to the same requirement, a cargo tracking note.

Electronic
ECTN
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Certificate
CTN
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