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Licensed ECTN & Cargo Waiver Authority

Global Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) Provider

Trusted by Freight Forwarders Worldwide for fast, compliant BESC, CNCA, and FERI certificates.

ISO 9001:20153–6h turnaroundWCA Family #87624Google 4.9★
Kyle Hallner
Kyle Hallner
CTN Operations Rep. · online
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Watch waivers validate in real time

Every shipment moves through the same transparent flow — draft, validate, certificate — with officer review at each step. No black box, no guesswork.

✓Draft & transparent invoice in 2–4 hours
✓Officer-validated against destination customs
✓Certificate issued to your inbox — 29+ countries
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Trusted by freight forwarders & shippers worldwide

29+
Destination countries covered
3–6h
Typical validation turnaround
520+
Exporters served
100%
Documents pre-checked by an officer
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Which waiver does my shipment need?

Pick your route — get the waiver, deadline and required documents in one click.

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How it works

From enquiry to certificate in 5 steps

A transparent, officer-led process — no guesswork, no surprises.

  1. 1
    Upload

    Send your Bill of Lading & Commercial Invoice.

  2. 2
    Draft & Invoice

    We prepare the waiver draft and a fixed quote.

  3. 3
    Approve

    You confirm the details before we file.

  4. 4
    Pay

    Transparent fee — government + service, no surprises.

  5. 5
    Validated

    Certificate issued to your inbox in hours.

Every ECTN, BESC, CNCA and FERI waiver follows this same officer-reviewed workflow, so your cargo clears destination customs without demurrage or documentation delays.

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Send your documents, get a draft today

Upload your Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoice — our compliance desk prepares a draft certificate and a fixed-price quote, usually within 2–4 hours.

✓No account, no upfront payment
✓Secure, GDPR-compliant upload
✓Officer-reviewed before you pay

Is My Document Ready for Waiver?

Drag and drop your Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, etc.

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Coverage

32 African destinations & growing

Click any country to see its exact waiver, documents and deadline.

AngolaCNCACameroonBESCSenegalBESCSudanACDGabonBIETCIvory CoastBSCMadagascarBSCEgyptACIDSierra LeoneBSCDR CongoFERIBeninBESCRepublic of CongoECTNLiberiaCTNSomaliaECTNGhanaCTNCentral African RepublicECTNGuinea ConakryECTNTogoECTNDjiboutiECTNBurkina FasoECTNMaliBSCLibyaECTNGuinea BissauCEEBurundiECTNEquatorial GuineaECTNGambiaCTNSouth SudanECTNChadECTNNigerBSCYemenACDKenyaACDNigeriaICTN
Why Freight Forwarders Trust Us

Why Freight Forwarders Trust Us

Speed & Compliance

We ensure your Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoices are perfectly aligned with local customs authorities to prevent demurrage charges.

Global Network

Our dedicated account managers speak your language and operate in your time zone, ensuring seamless communication.

Instant Issuance

With our proprietary AI validation systems, we reduce processing times for BESC, CNCA, and FERI certificates to mere hours.

Kyle Hallner
Your CTN Operations Rep
Kyle Hallner

Your dedicated contact for filings, quotes and document pre-checks.

+1 518 302 6818
Happy customers

Trusted by exporters worldwide

I've used several companies for CTN/BESC certification, with varying success. Without hesitation, GetCTN is by far the best — the simplicity, clear requirements, speed and courteous communication are extraordinary. Kyle is fabulous. 100% would recommend.
— Gavin Trott
Many thanks to Kyle and the GetCTN team for the speed of processing our CTN certificate. You have been very supportive to exporters and freight forwarders in the Africa market — we will recommend you anytime.
— The Royceway
From the start of the application the process was made so simple, with effective communication. With GetCTN your service levels are outstanding — thank you for arranging the BIETC certification with so little hassle.
— Junaid Ismail, Ocean Rai Intermodal
Questions

Frequently asked questions

We issue ECTN / BESC, CNCA, FERI, BIETC, ACD and other cargo tracking notes required across African destinations.

Most waivers are validated within 3–6 hours once complete documents are received. Complex routes may take up to 24 hours.

Yes. The certificate must be obtained before the vessel departs. If you missed the deadline, contact us and we will help resolve it.

Typically the Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoice — plus destination-specific documents such as the DU (Angola). We confirm the exact list per country.

The cost depends on the destination country and the details of your shipment. Send us your Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoice and we prepare a firm quote — you review and approve it before anything is filed.

Yes. The whole process is online and you can start before your cargo is booked — filing early avoids last-minute delays and penalty fees.

Once validated, changes are generally restricted and may incur a penalty. Make sure weights, values and party details match your Bill of Lading before submitting.

No. Each certificate covers a single shipment for the full journey from load port to discharge port; every shipment needs its own.

Incomplete or inaccurate data, missing supporting documents, or a mismatch between the invoice and the Bill of Lading. Our desk cross-checks every field to avoid this.

Cargo without a valid waiver typically faces customs delays, storage and demurrage charges, and fines until a valid certificate is presented — and some countries enforce it at loading.

Ready to clear your shipment without delays?

Get a compliance check on your documents today and issue your cargo waiver with confidence.

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