To get a South Sudan ECTN Certificate you will need to submit the required documents to AfricaCTN, receive the draft ECTN and invoice, approve the draft, pay the invoice and receive the final validated ECTN.
The ECTN is a mandatory document for all shipments with a final destination in South Sudan. Including shipments discharging in Port Sudan, Mombasa, Kenya or Dar es Salaam.
Required Documents to Obtain South Sudan ECTN:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
- Export Declaration or Customs Declaration
South Sudan ECTN Process
- Submit mandatory documents
- Received draft ECTN and invoice
- Approve draft ECTN
- Pay the invoice
- Receive the final validated ECTN and ECTN number
Who Needs the South Sudan ECTN?
The electronic cargo tracking note is required for all ocean freight shipments with a final destination in South Sudan, regardless of discharge port. If the shipment is discharging in Port Sudan, then both Sudan and South Sudan will require the ECTN certificate.
The shipper or freight forwarder is responsible for obtaining the validated ECTN at the country of origin prior to vessel arrival and providing the shipping lines with the validation and ECTN number.
Why ECTN is Necessary for South Sudan?
- Port Security: The ECTN helps the Sudanese customs authorities prepare for all incoming shipments
- Customs Clearance: Having a validated ECTN speeds up customs clearance and prevents fines and delays
- Trade Compliance: The ECTN helps ensure that all goods being imported meet the country’s regulations
Getting an ECTN with AfricaCTN
AfricaCTN is the authorized agent for ECTN issuance for South Sudan. Working with an authorized agent is important to ensure:
- Accuracy: AfricaCTN has 99% accuracy across all ECTNs issued
- Timely Issuance: AfricaCTN issues draft ECTNs in just a few hours
- Expert Support: Our team will work with you from start to finish to ensure your shipment has no ECTN related issues in port
Here at AfricaCTN, our team tracks your shipment daily to ensure there are no delays once it arrives in port. Contact us today to begin your hassle-free ECTN application.
Summary
AfricaCTN is the authorized agent to issue the South Sudan ECTN. To apply you will need to submit the BL, commercial invoice, freight invoice and export declaration to AfricaCTN. We will then issue your draft ECTN, you will approve the details, pay the invoice and receive your final validated ECTN certificate.
