Official nomenclature: ECTN
(Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)

Tipe of document:
It is a mandatory electronic tracking document, required for all cargo destined for Congo (Brazzaville).

📌 Who should apply for the ECTN Congo?
The exporter or the freight forwarder on his behalf.

📑 Documents required to obtain the ECTN Congo:

  • Bill of Lading (BL)

  • Commercial invoice

  • Packing List

  • Ocean Carrier Details

  • Importer’s tax identification document (depending on the product)

❗ What happens if you don’t apply for the ECTN?

  • The cargo may be blocked at the port of destination (Pointe-Noire)

  • Administrative fines

  • Additional costs for delays or storage

🕒 When should it be processed?

The ECTN number must be reflected in the BL, therefore it must be processed before shipment.

🧾 Where it is processed:
Through companies accredited by the Congolese government or its National Shippers’ Council.

👉 What if your export goes to Guinea? Here I explain it to you.