The South Sudan ECTN is required for all shipments with a final destination in South Sudan regardless of discharge port. Without it, your importer will face fines and penalties set by the customs authorities. Here at AfricaCTN, we help shippers avoid ECTN related delays by providing the fastest, hassle-free service in the industry.
Requirements to Obtain a South Sudan ECTN
To begin your ECTN application you will need to gather these required documents:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
- Export Declaration or Customs Declaration
Not Required: Packing List and Application Form
ECTN Application Process
Once the necessary documents are gathered, you can begin the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note application process:
- Submit: Send the mandatory documents to AfricaCTN via email or online
- Draft & Invoice: Receive a draft ECTN and invoice
- Approve: Check and confirm all shipment details on the draft ECTN
- Pay: Make payment on the invoice so validation can begin
- Validated ECTN: Receive the final validated ECTN certificate and ECTN number ready for customs clearance
Key South Sudan Information:
- In Transit: Required for discharge ports in other African countries such as Dar es Salaam or Mombasa, Kenya, Egypt, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Sudan (Port Sudan)
- Alternate Names: Can also be known as BESC Certificate (bordereau électronique de suivi de cargaison), CTN, ECTN Document, BIETC, Waiver Document
- Mandatory: Required for all cargo shipments of any country of origin and any destination port
- Responsibility: Must be obtained by the shipper, freight forwarder or exporter at the loading port
- ECTN # on BL: It is not required for ECTN validation but some shipping lines may require it, check with your freight forwarder to confirm the requirement for your shipment
Why Shippers Choose AfricaCTN
AfricaCTN is the #1 recommended ECTN provider across all African countries. Here are some reasons global shippers and freight forwarders choose to work with AfricaCTN:
- Authorized Agent: AfricaCTN is the authorized agent for issuance of South Sudan ECTN
- Online Portal: Login to our CTN dashboard and get real-time updates on your ECTN
- Personal Service: Our team of ECTN experts are ready to help you via email, phone or WhatsApp any time you need us
- Simple: AfricaCTN’s service is fast and simple with proactive guidance every step of the way
- Rapid Response: AfricaCTN issues draft ECTNs in just a few hours, not days
Summary
The South Sudan ECTN is required for all shipments with a final destination in South Sudan regardless of discharge port. AfricaCTN provides the fastest, hassle-free service in the industry helping shippers avoid ECTN related delays when their shipment arrives.
To learn more about the requirements and application process, check out our South Sudan ECTN guide here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What documents are required to obtain an ECTN for shipping to South Sudan?
BL, commercial invoice, freight invoice, customs declaration.
What is the South Sudan ECTN?
A required document when shipping cargo to South Sudan, regardless of discharge port.
Who needs a South Sudan ECTN certificate?
All shippers, freight forwarders or exporters shipping to South Sudan.
