ECTN Certificate (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a pre-loading certificate required for imports to some African countries. This certificate includes details of the cargo being transported, country of origin, destination, shipping information and other important details. ECTN is requested by the customs administration of the relevant country to ensure tracking and control of the cargo.

Each Bill of Lading must be covered by an ECTN/SPN.

The ECTN/SPN number must be included on the Bill of Lading and the Cargo Manifest.

Required documents are:

Bill of Lading

Goods Invoice

Packing List

Freight Invoice (not required if freight value is on the goods invoice)

Customs Declaration