Each cargo with destination Mogadishu, Berbera, Bossaso, Merca, Kismayo should be covered by a compulsory E-CTN as of 1st of February 2023.
Importers / Exporters / Shipowners / Carriers / Shipping Agents / Forwarders / Customs agents are requested to follow the imposed procedure by the official authorities to avoid any difficulty or penalty upon clearing the goods at destination.
Documents required:
- Bill of Lading
- Freight Invoice
- Commercial invoice
Regulations
- Importers must obtain an ECTN to unload any cargo at Somali ports.
- The goods without an ECTN number will not be loaded onto the vessel.
- The ECTN number must be written on the bill of lading.
- Shipments without ECTN documents arriving in Somali port will face huge penalties and fines.
- Shipments without ECTN documents are prohibited from entering Somali ports