What are Transit Shipments?
Transit shipments are: Let’s say you are shipping to Niger from India by sea. Since Niger is a landlocked country, your shipment must be transited from Benin, that has a shore. That means your shipment is a transit shipment.
Do I need two certificates?
Some countries require a CTN certificate regardless. But some only require it if it’s your cargo’s final destination. You can find the list of countries down below:
- Niger through Benin: You need a certificate for both of them.
- Niger through Togo: You need a certificate for both of them.
- Niger through Ghana: You need a certificate for both of them.
- Burkina Faso through Ghana: You need a certificate for both of them.
- Burkina Faso through Togo: You need a certificate for both of them.
- Burkina Faso through Ivory Coast: You only need an ECTN for Burkina Faso.
- Mali through Senegal: You only need a BSC for Mali.
- Central African Republic through Cameroon: You only need an ECTN for Central African Republic.
- Chad through Cameroon: You only need an ECTN for Chad.
For more information on transit shipments, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Pricing
Certificate cost depends on the number of Bill of Ladings and the containers, the country of origin, the port of discharge, etc. This is why we can’t give you an exact price for the CTN. But if you share your shipment’s details with us we can provide you the best charges for your certificate. We offer free quotation.
Useful Links
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How to choose the CTN service provider? Pros and Cons
Different names of ECTN by country
Frequently Asked Questions:
What’s the difference between CTN, CNCA and other terms?
CTN is basically a Cargo Tracking Note. Many countries call it by different names such as CNCA, BESC, FERI and many other names but they all refer to cargo tracking note (CTN). Our staff can help you learn more.
Who needs to obtain CTN?
All cargo entering the destination country require the CTN. In rare cases, such as in-transit you might be exempted from the requirement of CTN. Contact us to let you know if you are exempted.
What information is included in the CTN?
CTN includes details such as the shipper’s information, consignee’s information, cargo description, and vessel details.
Is CTN valid for multiple shipments?
No, each shipment requires a separate CNCA certificate. Contact us to get clarity.
What are the consequences of not having a CTN?
Cargo that does not have a valid CTN may face delays, fines, or even rejection at the destination ports. Also, note that each country have different policies for not having the CTN and the process to get one. Our helpful experts can support you throughout the process.
How long does it take to obtain a CTN?
We provide draft CTN with 24 hours.
