To get ECTN Certificate you must submit your necessary documents the bill of lading, commercial invoice and freight invoice to AfricaCTN.
The electronic cargo tracking note is a required document for shipments destined to 25+ African countries. It can also be called a BESC Certificate, CTN Certificate, Waiver Certificate, BSC, BIETC, FERI, ECTN Document, ENS, CNCA, ACD depending on the destination country.
Get Your ECTN: Required Documents and Process
It is the responsibility of the shipper or freight forwarder to obtain the valid ECTN at the loading port and provide it to the consignee or importer for customs clearance at the destination port.
Required Documents
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
Additional documents may be required such as the customs declaration, certificate of origin, packing list and more.
Process
- Submit: Send the required documents to AfricaCTN via email or uploading them on our website
- Draft & Invoice: Receive your draft ECTN and invoice
- Approve: Check and confirm all details on the draft ECTN
- Pay: Make payment of the invoice so validation can begin
- Issuance of Validation: Receive your validated ECTN and valid ECTN number ready for clearance by the customs authorities
Why Shippers Rely on AfricaCTN for their ECTN Requirements
- Rapid Response: AfricaCTN issues the draft ECTN certificate in just a few hours
- Experience: AfricaCTN has been an authorized agent for over 15 years, we have extensive experience working with all countries that require the valid CTN
- Accuracy: With 99% accuracy across all ECTNs issued, your shipments won’t face delays and penalties in port due to an incorrect CTN
- One Place: AfricaCTN issues the ECTN for all countries that require it, so your documentation is always in one place when you need it
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which countries require an ECTN for shipping?
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Republic of Congo, Republic of Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Yemen
Who is required to obtain an ECTN for shipping?
The shipper or freight forwarder is responsible for obtaining the ECTN at the loading port
What documents are required to apply for an ECTN?
The bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice and sometimes the customs declaration or other additional documents.
