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South Africa ECTN

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

Processing Time
1-3 working days
Penalty
Fines and customs clearance delays
Region
Southern Africa

South Africa requires ECTN for commercial imports. Durban is the busiest port in Africa and a major gateway for Southern African trade.

Destination ports

DurbanCape TownPort ElizabethRichards Bay

What is ECTN?

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note is required for all commercial shipments to South Africa. The certificate ensures proper tracking and monitoring of imported goods through customs.

Required documents

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Bill of Lading
  • Freight Invoice
  • Packing List

Key facts

  • Durban is the busiest port in Africa
  • Multiple major ports on both Atlantic and Indian Ocean coasts
  • Major transit hub for landlocked Southern African countries
  • Africa's most industrialized economy

Penalty: Fines and customs clearance delays

Validity: Required before vessel arrival

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Related countries: Southern Africa