AfricaCTN is a global service provider for the ECTN Certificate for shipments loading anywhere in the world. Selecting a local agent is not necessary, as the ECTN application is a fully online process. When filing for an electronic cargo tracking note, AfricaCTN makes the process fast and hassle-free.
Key Services Offered
AfricaCTN is an ECTN Certificate Provider and does all certification services for African countries, for shipments loading from any port worldwide:
- ECTN Certificate
- BESC Certificate / BSC Certificate
- BIETC Certificate
- FERI Certificate
- CTN Certificate
- Waiver Certificate
- CNCA Certificate
African Countries That Require ECTN
Below is a list of destination countries that require ECTN:
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Republic of Congo, Republic of Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Yemen
- Not Required In: Libya, Nigeria
ECTN Application Process
First, gather the required documents:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
- Customs Declaration
Then you will follow AfricaCTN’s application process:
- Submit: Send all mandatory documents to AfricaCTN via email or online
- Draft & Invoice: Receive the draft ECTN and invoice for review
- Approve: Check and confirm all details on the draft ECTN
- Pay: Make payment of the invoice so validation can begin
- Issuance of Validation: Receive the final validated ECTN and ECTN number ready for customs clearance
Important ECTN Information
- Responsibility: The exporter, shipper or freight forwarder must provide the ECTN to the importer
- Non-Compliance: Without a valid ECTN your shipment will face fines and penalties from the customs authorities
- Mandatory: The ECTN is mandatory for 25+ countries in Africa
World Areas Represented:
- United States: New York and New Jersey, Houston, Savannah
- Europe: Tanger Med, Algeciras, Valencia, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Gioia Tauro
- India: Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kolkata, Chennai, Maharashtra
- Africa: Durban, Cape Town
- Asia: Shanghai, Ningbo, Singapore, Jebel Ali
These are just a few of the loading ports AfricaCTN regularly issues ECTNs for. We represent all world areas and every loading port around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between ECTN Certificate, BIETC Certificate, BESC Certificate & FERI Certificate ?
Nothing, they are all different names for an electronic cargo tracking note, AfricaCTN issues all loading certificates
Who are the authorized ECTN agents in India?
AfricaCTN issues the ECTN for all loading ports around the world including India
