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ECTN Certificate Services

Get your Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) certificate for African trade operations. Professional service with guaranteed compliance and fast processing times.

What is an ECTN Certificate?

An Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is a mandatory maritime certificate required by the majority of African countries to track cargo movements and ensure customs compliance. Also known as CTN, BSC, BESC, FERI, CNCA, BIETC, or ENS depending on the destination country. The ECTN must typically be validated at least 5 days before the vessel's scheduled port arrival.

Mandatory Compliance

Required by 24+ African countries including Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, DRC, Egypt, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo

Cargo Tracking

Enables real-time monitoring of shipment movements

Risk Mitigation

Failure to provide ECTN can result in penalties up to 200% of the certificate value, cargo clearance obstruction, daily demurrage/storage charges, and fines up to five times the value of goods

ECTN Processing

Processing Time:24-48 Hours
Success Rate:100%
Countries Covered:24+
Expert Support:24/7

ECTN Requirements by Country

Each African country has specific ECTN requirements and certificate types. Our experts ensure compliance with all local regulations.

🇦🇴
Angola
CNCA/ECTN
Mandatory certificate for maritime imports to Angola
Certificate Authority
Ministry of Transport / COMAZAR

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Import Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get CNCA/ECTN Certificate
🇧🇯
Benin
BESC
BESC certificate mandatory for Cotonou port
Certificate Authority
Benin Customs Authority / PAD

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get BESC Certificate
🇧🇫
Burkina Faso
ECTN/URN
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get ECTN/URN Certificate
🇧🇮
Burundi
ECTN
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Office Burundais des Recettes

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get ECTN Certificate
🇨🇲
Cameroon
BESC/ECTN
Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons
Certificate Authority
Council Freight Forwarders / SEPBC

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Cargo Manifest
Processing: 24-72 hours
Get BESC/ECTN Certificate
🇨🇫
Central African Republic (CAR)
BESC/ECTN
Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes CAR

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get BESC/ECTN Certificate
🇹🇩
Chad
BESC/ECTN
Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes Tchad

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get BESC/ECTN Certificate
🇨🇮
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
BSC/ECTN
Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison
Certificate Authority
Customs Administration Côte d'Ivoire

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Certificate of Origin
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get BSC/ECTN Certificate
🇨🇩
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
FERI/ECTN
Fiche Électronique de Renseignement à l'Importation
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises / OGEFREM

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Export Customs Declaration
  • FXI Number
  • N° CARTE ABONEMENT
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get FERI/ECTN Certificate
🇩🇯
Djibouti
CTN/BSC
Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison
Certificate Authority
Djibouti Customs Authority

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: same day
Get CTN/BSC Certificate
🇪🇬
Egypt
ACID/ECTN
Advanced Cargo Information Declaration
Certificate Authority
Egyptian Customs Authority

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Packing List
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get ACID/ECTN Certificate
🇬🇶
Equatorial Guinea
ECTN/BESC
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Customs Authority Equatorial Guinea

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get ECTN/BESC Certificate
🇬🇦
Gabon
BIETC/ECTN
Bordereau d'Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes Gabon

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get BIETC/ECTN Certificate
🇬🇳
Guinea (Conakry)
ECTN/BESC
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Direction Nationale des Douanes Guinée

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Export Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get ECTN/BESC Certificate
🇬🇼
Guinea-Bissau
ECTN/BESC
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Customs Authority Guinea-Bissau

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get ECTN/BESC Certificate
🇱🇷
Liberia
CTN
Cargo Tracking Note used as local version in Liberia
Certificate Authority
Liberia Revenue Authority

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get CTN Certificate
🇲🇬
Madagascar
BSC
Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison certificate required for imports to Madagascar
Certificate Authority
Douanes de Madagascar

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get BSC Certificate
🇲🇱
Mali
BSC/CTN
Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes Mali

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get BSC/CTN Certificate
🇳🇪
Niger
BSC/ECTN
BSC or ECTN certificate required for imports to Niger
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes Niger

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get BSC/ECTN Certificate
🇨🇬
Republic of Congo
ECTN
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Direction Générale des Douanes Congo

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • GUOT Document
  • Customs/Export Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get ECTN Certificate
🇸🇳
Senegal
BSC
BSC certificate required for imports to Senegal
Certificate Authority
Douanes Sénégalaises

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get BSC Certificate
🇸🇱
Sierra Leone
ENS/CTN
ENS or CTN certificate required for sea cargo to Sierra Leone
Certificate Authority
National Revenue Authority Sierra Leone

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get ENS/CTN Certificate
🇸🇴
Somalia
ECTN
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Somalia Customs Authority

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: 48-72 hours
Get ECTN Certificate
🇸🇸
South Sudan
ECTN
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
South Sudan Revenue Authority

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get ECTN Certificate
🇹🇬
Togo
ECTN
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note
Certificate Authority
Office Togolais des Recettes

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Get ECTN Certificate
🇾🇪
Yemen
ACD
Advanced Cargo Declaration certificate is required for shipments into or out of Yemen
Certificate Authority
Yemen Customs Authority

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
Processing: same day
Get ACD Certificate

Why Choose Our ECTN Services?

Professional ECTN certificate processing with guaranteed compliance and expert support.

Fast Processing

Most ECTN certificates processed within 24-48 hours

100% Compliance

Guaranteed acceptance by customs authorities

Expert Support

Professional guidance throughout the application process

Document Review

Thorough verification of all required documentation

ECTN Application Process

Simple 4-step process to get your ECTN certificate with full compliance assurance.

1

Submit Documents

Provide required shipping documents including Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoice

2

Document Review

Our experts verify all documents for compliance with destination country requirements

3

Certificate Processing

Generate and validate ECTN certificate with local customs authorities

4

Delivery & Support

Receive certificate and ongoing support for customs clearance

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