{"id":9959,"date":"2026-08-11T00:54:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/?p=9959"},"modified":"2026-08-11T00:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:54:23","slug":"what-is-ctn-in-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/fr\/what-is-ctn-in-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is CTN in Shipping?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When shipping cargo to certain African countries, exporters and importers may come across a document or reference number called CTN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For companies that are familiar with standard international shipping documents, CTN can sometimes be confusing. Is it a container number? Is it related to the number of cartons? Is it the same as a Bill of Lading number?<\/p>\n

No.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CTN generally stands for Cargo Tracking Note<\/strong>. It is a regulatory shipping document or reference number used by certain African countries to collect advance information about cargo entering or transiting through their ports.<\/p>\n

Depending on the destination country, the system may also be called ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)<\/strong>, ICTN (International Cargo Tracking Note)<\/strong>, or another country-specific name.<\/p>\n

This article explains what CTN means, how it works, when it may be required, and why exporters should arrange it before shipping.<\/p>\n

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What Does CTN Mean in Shipping?<\/h2>\n

CTN stands for Cargo Tracking Note.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A CTN is a cargo-monitoring and documentation requirement implemented by certain African countries. Its purpose is to provide the destination country’s authorities with advance information about an international shipment.<\/p>\n

The information associated with a CTN may include:<\/p>\n