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The 1st January 2021, Libya Customs Officials renewed the CTN regulation making it mandatory for all shipments to Libya. Without this certificate, you will be facing severe consequences and a sizeable penalty for breaching the order. But if you are using Libya for transit purposes, in some cases, the ECTN certificate isn’t mandatory. The ECTN is obligatory for all ports in Libya. Such as Benghazi, Tripoli etc.
Warning: Despite being mandatory and crucial for the process, most people miss and overlook this certificate. The rumours circulating about the Libya CTN yet to be introduced is false. We hear from exporters who disregard the CTN requirement initially only to find out that they will need to pay for certificate, penalties for late submission and port storage cost when cargo arrives. Here on the right you can see the copy of Circular published by Customs department of Libya.
ECTN is a mandatory document for all ports in Libya
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What is a Libya ECTN Certificate?
Libya ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory document for all shipments to Libya. Issued before loading, it provides cargo details for customs clearance and tracking. Required by Libyan authorities, it helps prevent fraud, ensures security, and facilitates trade compliance. Without it, shipments may face fines or rejection.
Who Needs a Libya ECTN?
Exporters & Shippers – Businesses shipping goods to Libya must obtain an ECTN.
Freight Forwarders – Logistics companies handling Libya-bound cargo need an ECTN.
Importers in Libya – Required to ensure cargo clearance upon arrival.
How to Obtain a Libya ECTN?
Submit Required Documents
Provide the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Freight Invoice, and other supporting documents.
Processing & Validation
Your application will be reviewed, and any missing details will be requested.
ECTN Issuance
Once approved, you’ll receive the validated ECTN, which must be included in shipping documents.
Consequences of Not Having an ECTN
Heavy fines at the destination
Delays in cargo clearance
Risk of cargo being returned or rejected
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Reyansh
CTN's certificate service has revolutionized the way we handle compliance. What used to take hours of manual tracking is now automated, saving us significant time and resources. The notifications ensure we never miss an expiry date!
Ishaan
We rely on CTN to manage certifications for our entire team. The platform is intuitive, and the customer support is outstanding. It's the perfect solution for staying on top of our professional credentials
Oliver
CTN certificate services give me peace of mind knowing our licenses and certifications are always current. The automated reminders are a lifesaver, and their detailed reporting keeps everything transparent and organized.
Bill of Lading: Details about the exporter, importer, weight of the goods, shipping line, vessel name, etc.
Commercial Invoice: Information on the goods, freight cost, Incoterms, and any additional charges.
Freight Invoice: Necessary if the freight cost isn’t specified on the commercial invoice.
Export Customs Declaration: Prepared by the customs officials of the exporting country, providing detailed descriptions of the goods.
You must have the ECTN certificate five days before the vessel arrives at the latest. If not, you will be facing a penalty fee twice the amount of the ECTN plus the regulation fee determined by the Libyan National Port Officials. In addition, you will need to pay the demurrage charges for starting clearing process due to delayed CTN application. You also risk the cargo being rejected and returned to port of origin on the same vessel.
Certificate cost depends on the number of Bill of Ladings and the containers, the country of origin, the port of discharge, etc. This is why we can’t give you an exact price for the CTN. But if you share your shipment’s details with us we can provide you the best charges for your certificate. We offer free quotation.
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