Cargo Waiver Guide & Compliance Services
An Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is mandatory for maritime shipments entering 30+ African nations. We evaluate and validate your documentation rapidly.
Document Validation Lifecycle
Our validation workflow combines machine-learning pre-screening with human customs expertise. This helps reduce the risk of document mismatch errors before submission:
1. Document Auditing
Upload Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoice. Our AI compliance system checks weights, seals, and HS codes.
2. Agent Verification
A dedicated regional officer reviews the package to ensure perfect alignment with destination customs rules.
3. Portal Submission
We submit and validate the draft with customs authorities, delivering your official tracking note directly.
Failure to validate your certificate prior to vessel arrival results in severe demurrage fines and customs holds.
Trusted by 10,000+ Forwarders
As an authorized WCA family member, GetCTN holds direct integrations with central shipping registries. We prevent costly demurrage penalties before vessel departure.
Product conformity & destination certificates
We also handle non-tracking compliance products required by some destinations.
Nigeria SONCAP Certificate
SONCAP is Nigeria's mandatory product-conformity programme, certifying regulated goods meet Nigerian standards before they ship.
Learn more →Libya Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
Libya requires a Certificate of Conformity for many regulated imports, confirming they meet applicable standards before shipment.
Learn more →DR Congo Certificate of Destination (CoD)
A DR Congo import document confirming the cargo's declared final destination; it complements the FERI for end-to-end customs reconciliation.
Learn more →GetCTN is an independent compliance board providing logistics auditing, document matching, and certificate validation services. We coordinate with port authorities and customs councils globally to register cargo entries safely.