Work with an officially authorized CTN agent — one of fewer than 20 worldwide.
Our team responds to emails within two hours to keep your CTN moving without delays.
We track your shipment daily to ensure your CTN is validated on time.
Gather all required shipping documents, including your Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, and Export Declaration, and verify completeness.
Upload documents through our CTN Dashboard or send them via email.
Our specialists review every document for accuracy and compliance with customs requirements. Once approved, we’ll issue a draft BESC certificate and corresponding invoice.
Check and confirm the details of the draft CTN and process payment of the invoice.
AfricaCTN submits your verified documents to the Republic of Guinea port authorities for official CTN validation.
Once approved, your final BESC certificate is emailed directly to you — ready to present to your carrier or freight forwarder for customs clearance.
Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment. A draft BL is sufficient.
Provided by you (the exporter). It contains the cost of the goods being shipped.
Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment. It contains the cost of the ocean freight, not required if noted on the commercial invoice.
Typically prepared by your freight forwarder or shipping carrier, but you’re responsible for ensuring the information matches your invoice and bill of lading.
Provided by you (the exporter). Required when shipping vehicles.
All cargo with a final destination in Republic of Guinea also requires a validated ECTN prior to vessel arrival.
Prior to vessel arrival
All required documents must be submitted to AfricaCTN 3-5 business days prior to the deadline.
Fill out the form below and our Electronic Cargo Tracking Note Specialists will contact you within 2 hours.
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Quick answers to common questions about CTN requirements in African countries.
We will generate your draft CTN and invoice the same day we receive it. Once we submit it to the authorities for validation it typically takes 24-48 hours for them to release the final validation.
Shipments without a validated CTN may face penalties and delays at port. To avoid this, please apply at least 3-5 business days before the vessel’s estimated arrival date.
You only pay if you continue to final validation.
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