Nigerian Government Deploys Electronic Cargo Tracking Notes For Port Operations

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the deployment of Electronic Cargo Tracking Notes for all Nigerian Ports. The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is an official loading document or certificate that contains detailed information about cargo and its movement between ports as well as the transit period.¹ The ECTN certificate precedes any shipment to a country demanding ECTN before the cargo arrives at the port for clearance through customs or other local authorities. This enables the destination port authorities to have all the necessary information about cargo that is being shipped into the country before the shipments arrive.² In this article, we will explore the impact the ECTN scheme will have on the maritime industry and international trade in Nigeria.