The Angola CNCA Document is an electronic cargo tracking note (ECTN certificate) required for all sea shipments with a final destination in Angola. To obtain it, you will need to provide the bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice, documento unico (import license) and the ARCCLA application form.
Without the Angola CNCA, the importer will face fines, delays and the holding of your cargo by the Angolan authorities until the issuance of a valid CNCA document is completed by AfricaCTN, the authorized agent for Angola CNCA.
Key Points
- Conselho Nacional de Carregadores de Angola: the former enforcing body of the Angola CNCA, it is now known as ARCCLA certificate
- Agencia Reguladora de Certificação de Cargas e Logistica de Angola: the current enforcing body of the Angola CNCA (now Angola ARCCLA)
- Required Documents: bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice, DU document, ARCCLA form
- CNCA Number: the CNCA number is the unique tracking number issued upon validation of the Angola loading certificate, each shipment requires its own number
- Alternate Names: CTN Document, , CTN certificate ARCCLA, ECTN, BESC, BIETC, FERI, ENS, different African countries will each have their own names for the CNCA document
Who Issues the Angola CNCA?
The Angola CNCA is the responsibility of the shipper at country of origin by AfricaCTN, the authorized agent for Angola CNCA certificates. It is required for all imported goods to get through customs clearance by the Angolan government. AfricaCTN offers hassle-free CNCA applications, just submit the mandatory documents via email or WhatsApp and we will issue the draft and invoice right away.
- Discharge Ports: Lobito, Luanda, Pointe Noire (Congo)
Angola CNCA Procedure
To obtain a CNCA document, you will need to submit the shipping documents to AfricaCTN:
- Submit the necessary documents
- Received draft CNCA and invoice
- Approve the draft
- Pay the invoice
- Receive the final validated CNCA (no hard copy required)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is shown on the CNCA document?
Shipper and importer details, hs codes, freight forwarder information, shipment weight and volume, freight value
Are there restrictions for imported vehicles in Angola?
Yes, there are restrictions and regulations on light vehicles, heavy vehicles and used vehicles. Please check with AfricaCTN to ensure your shipments meets all import regulations
