Guinea-Bissau ECTN Certificate

Last Updated: 18 December 2025 – Regulations are subject to change.

Obtain Your Guinea-Bissau ECTN (CEE) Certificates with SCK Representation: Streamline your shipments to Guinea-Bissau by providing the necessary documents in PDF format or by filling out our form. The process, taking about a week, requires document coherence for validation. After “pre-validation,” an ECTN (CEE) number is issued, with any subsequent document changes incurring penalties. Be aware that procedures may vary with your specific loading details and the latest regulations. Trust SCK Representation to navigate these requirements efficiently.

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Guinea-Bissau is a country located in West Africa, it is bordered by Senegal to the north, Guinea to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital and largest city is Bissau. The official language is Portuguese, and the population is around 2 million. Guinea-Bissau has a diverse culture with influences from the indigenous tribes, European colonizers, and the African diaspora.

Navigating ECTN (CEE) Certification for Guinea-Bissau with SCK Representation: Following the 08/08/2011 directive, the Guinea Bissau Shippers’ Council (CNC-GB) has entrusted authorized agents with the issuance of ECTN (CEE) certificates for all shipments destined for Guinea-Bissau. SCK Representation is equipped to provide these crucial Certificado Eletrônico De Embarque certificates efficiently. For maritime shipments, ensuring compliance with the ECTN (CEE) protocols of the destination port’s country is vital to sidestep any potential hold-ups or fines. Rely on SCK Representation for expert guidance and timely issuance of your ECTN (CEE) certificates.

CEE is a Portuguese shortening of ‘Certificado Eletronico De Embarque’, which is translated as ‘Electronic Cargo Tracking Note’ (ECTN) in English.

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

How long does receiving a validated copy of the ECTN (CEE) certificate take?

The process usually takes around a week as the regulation applied by Guinea-Bissau authorities is so strict. The supplied documents must be coherent to have the final certificate validated.

ECTN (CEE) number will be created after “Pre-validation”. Any change in information and documentation after “Pre-validation” will result in a penalty fee.

What happens if the certificate cannot be validated within five days after receiving the ECTN (CEE) reference?

You have 5 days after receiving ECTN (CEE) reference to forward the original B.L. with place and date of issue, shipped on board date mentioned on, signed and stamped.

Otherwise, the system will automatically cancel the certificate, and there will be a penalty fee to recover the certificate.

Can the process be completed if there is a mismatch in shipment documents?

All the documents’ details must be the same to get a validated copy of the certificate. Otherwise, the certificate will be rejected after pre-validation, and you will be asked to revise documents to receive the certificate. There will be no refund until you supply coherent documents. Plus, there will be a penalty fee for uploading new documents.

Can I have the validation if the final destination mentioned on the export declaration is changed from another destination to Guinea-Bissau?

Authorities’ confirmation is required if the shipment’s destination is changed after the vessel’s departure. Their approach to the issue is generally positive as this is a special case. The document’s other details, including package amount, weight, etc., should remain the same as the previous one.

Responsibility

The responsibility to get the ECTN/CEE certificate is on the shipper’s side. Transports without a certificate are penalized, and the shipper will be responsible for the loss.

This page is for your information only; the procedure may change according to your loading details. Controls are conducted according to the effective regulations of that time.

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