Ghana CTN Certificate

Last Updated: 12 January 2026 – Regulations are subject to change.

Starting February 1, 2026, all shipments to Ghana, including those in transit, are required to obtain the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Number/Smart port Note (ECTN/SPN) from the ports of loading. Any cargo without a valid ECTN may get substantial fines.

Official Notice Regarding The ECTN From The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MOFEP)

• Each Bill of Lading must be covered by one ECTN/SPN.

• Shipping lines must insert the unique ECTN/SPN number in the Bil of Lading and Cargo Manifest.

• Any cargo without a valid ECTN/SPN will not be cleared through the local Customs until clearance of fines and presentation of a valid ECTN/SPN is done.

How can you get Ghana ECTN?

To issue the ECTN certificate for Ghana, we need you to forward the below documents.

• Bill of lading
• Commercial Invoice
• Freight Invoice
• Packing List
• Export declaration

Regulations are subject to change, we recommend confirming the latest country-specific requirements with our team via email.

Verified Compliance Review

This content is reviewed to ensure accuracy and consistency with ECTN (CTN, BESC, BSC, BIETC, FERI, ACID, ACD) procedures, based on current operational practices and applicable regulatory frameworks at the time of the last update.

Scope of service and important note

Reporting on the Ghana ECTN/SPN certificate has been inconsistent recently, so confirm with your importer or customs agent in Ghana whether the certificate is required for your shipment before you apply. Fees are non-refundable once the process has started, and we cannot accept responsibility for issues arising after the pre-validation stage.