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Djibouti: ECTN mandatory for all shipments from 15 June 2023

The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority made the ECTN mandatory for shipments to Djibouti ports from 15 June 2023.

Key points

  • The ECTN is obtained at the port of loading by the shipper, exporter or freight forwarder.
  • The ECTN number must be written on the bill of lading.

Summary of the notice cited below. Rules change; check the requirement for your shipment before loading.

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