Official nomenclature: ECTN
(Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)
Tipe of document:
It is a mandatory electronic certificate, necessary for shipments to Guinea.
📌 Who should apply for the ECTN Guinea?
The exporter or his agent/freight forwarder, based on the commercial documentation.
📑 Documents required to obtain the ECTN Guinea:
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BL (draft or final)
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Commercial invoice
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Packing List
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Certificate of origin (depending on the type of merchandise)
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Tax information of the importer in Guinea
❗ What happens if you don’t apply for the ECTN?
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Possible retention of merchandise at the port of Conakry
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Financial penalties
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Expenses for delays and storage
🕒 When should it be processed?
Before boarding, as the ECTN number must appear on the BL.
🧾 Where it is processed:
Through authorized representatives of the Guinea Shippers’ Council, also available in Europe.
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