Libya Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

Libya ECTN is a loading certificate issued on the basis of the transportation documents mentioning the kind and quantity of the cargo, freight, and goods value and shipment details (container details, loading & discharge port and dates, etc.). CTN is issued for each Bill of Lading and has a unique number just for subject transportation / Bill of Lading, therefore, each Bill of Lading needs its own CTN certificate/number.

Why Electronic Cargo Tracking Note Necessary for Libya?

CTN or any other loading certificate does inform the port authorities regarding the arrival date of the cargo and quantity allowing the authorities to be prepared for the discharge operations in advance. CTN also prevents corruption stating the actual price of the imported goods and forwarding below mentioned transporting documents shortly after the loading of the cargo assuring authorities all transportation documents are authentic and are in order.

Why you must obtain a Libya ECTN Certificate for your Shipments?

The cargo will not be cleared at the customs without a valid ECTN certificate/number. Since cargo could not be cleared at customs until a valid CTN is presented, the demurrage fee will be in question in addition to a penalty fee at the customs.

Which Documents are Necessary for ECTN?

 

• Bill of Lading

• Commercial Invoice

• Exports Customs Declaration

Notice: You may cancel the process anytime during the CTN Application.

Points to Consider for Libya Shipments

• • The certificate must be validated in 5 days after the date of the original Bill of Lading otherwise the ECTN certificate will be canceled.

  • Any amendment invalidated ECTN certificate will be subject to an amendment fee.

  • The validation process will take 2 to 3 days and is under the initiative of the authorities.

  • CTN certificate is issued on the basis of the transportation documents submitted online and physical examination of the cargo will not be necessary.

Libya’s Trade Cap

Libya’s import volume

Libya’s import volume was declared to be $ 17.67 million.

Libya’s Export volume

Libya’s export volume was declared to be $ 36.44 million.

Need help for Cargo Tracking Note for Libya?

We are available 24/7 to help you with your Libya shipments. Please contact us via email, WhatsApp or contact form on the right side.

What Products are Banned to be Imported into Libya?

• Animals and animal by-products from areas affected by epizootic diseases and plants coming from areas affected by the epiphytic disease.
• Some distilled beverages, pornography and gambling machines
• We do not provide ECTN certificate for any kind of illegal product, or equipments.