ECTN Congo (Brazzaville) – Procedure and Regulations

📌 Official nomenclature

ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)

📄 Document type

  • Mandatory electronic tracking document, required for all cargo destined for Congo (Brazzaville).

  • ✔️ The ECTN number must be reflected in the BL (Bill of Lading).

👤 Who should process it?

  • The exporter (shipper) or its freight forwarder on your behalf.

  • ✔️ Responsible: Shipper

  • ✔️ It is recommended to process it in origin

📑 Required documentation

  1. BL (Bill of Lading) – draft or final (BL DRAFT accepted if dated)

  2. Commercial invoice

  3. Packing List

  4. Customs Document of Export (DUA)

🕒 Deadlines

  • Must be managed before shipment

  • It is recommended to validate at least 7 days before the vessel’s arrival at the port

  • ✔️ The Waiver must be validated no later than 5 days after the vessel’s departure; otherwise, a 50% surcharge applies

❗ Consequences of not processing it

  • Blocking loading at Pointe-Noire

  • Administrative fines

  • Additional costs for delays or storage

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  • Issuance responsibility lies with the Shipper

  • Validate the Waiver well in advance to avoid fines or surcharges