Circulars

CTN Circulars

General Average and Cargo Insurance

General Average is a principle of maritime law that establishes that all sea

Shipping Incoterms

ECTN Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

AfricaCTN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [04-10-2023] Contact: AfricaCTN Telephone: +1 281-477-3233 Email: info@africactn.com Website: https://africactn.com

How to Obtain a CTN for African Shipments: A Step-by-Step Guide

History of the Bill of Lading

Togo Announcement 8.1.15

Togo made an announcement: effective Bill of Lading date August 1, 2015. Togo

Togo Requires ECTN

Togo Tariff Adjustment

Togo Vehicle Shippers

Togolese Authority has ordered that every vehicle shipped to togo must have a

Senegal BSC Required Prior to Loading

Liberia Requires CTN

DRC Requires Feri

Togo Announcement 8.1.15

Ivory Coast CTN Required before Arrival

Ivory Coast requires the CTN before vessel arrival. The Office Ivoirien Des Chargeurs (OIC) has repealed the

AfricaCTN is the Authorized Agent for Angola

Cameroon CTN Changes Prohibited

Guinea Bissau Mandatory CTN

Effective immediately, the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Ministry of Transport and Communications have terminated the authority of S.C.C.

Benin Requires CTN

Senegal BSC Required Prior to Loading

Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are required for importing shipments into many African countries.
CTNs are designed to enhance the efficiency of the customs clearance process and to prevent illicit trade activities.
CTNs include information about the cargo, the vessel, and the exporter and importer of record.
Some CTNs must be obtained prior to loading the cargo onto the vessel, and failure to comply with this requirement can result in fines.
The cost of a CTN varies by country and is usually paid by the exporter.
All CTNs are submitted electronically.

To ensure a smooth submission process, please ensure that you have all of your required documents ready before submitting. You can find the specific requirements for your country on our corresponding country pages.
Please note that the time required for validation may vary depending on the country. To avoid any potential fines, we recommend submitting your documents well in advance of the ship’s arrival.
It is important to note that while some countries may allow for the processing of the CTN in the destination port, others may not. To avoid any potential issues, we strongly recommend familiarizing yourself with all relevant rules and regulations well in advance of the CTN processing deadline.
We pride ourselves on simplifying this complex process for our clients.

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CTN Circulars

General Average and Cargo Insurance

Shipping Incoterms

ECTN Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

AfricaCTN

How to Obtain a CTN for African Shipments: A Step-by-Step Guide

History of the Bill of Lading

Togo Announcement 8.1.15

Togo Requires ECTN

Togo Tariff Adjustment

Togo Vehicle Shippers

Senegal BSC Required Prior to Loading

Liberia Requires CTN

DRC Requires Feri

Togo Announcement 8.1.15

Ivory Coast CTN Required before Arrival

AfricaCTN is the Authorized Agent for Angola

Cameroon CTN Changes Prohibited

Guinea Bissau Mandatory CTN

Benin Requires CTN

Senegal BSC Required Prior to Loading

CTN Circulars: Additional Information

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