The Somali Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport has decided to apply the CTN procedure for shipments heading to or leaving Somalia ports. It will be mandatory as of February 1st, 2023.
The Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport suspends the use of Electronic Tracking Number (ECTN). Read The Suspension Letter
Read a Notice from the Office of the Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport
This notice is to remind our shipping agencies that as of as of April 29th, 2023 theECTN reference number must be mentioned on the bill of lading on all cargo destined for Somali ports. For more information, kindly find the attachment of the letter.
The Somali Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport has decided to apply the CTN procedure for shipments heading to or leaving Somalia ports. It will be mandatory as of February 1st, 2023.