Nigeria Ports Authority Requires Cargo Tracking Note
Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) System with effect from January 11, 2010. Every commodity loaded or unloaded (import / export), at or with Nigeria as the final destination has to, prior of shipment, obtain a CTN or International Cargo Tracking document from a Nigerian Ports Authority representative at all ports around the world.
Therefore, all cargo destined for or out of Nigeria need to be accompanied by a CTN and every bill of lading has to be accompanied by a corresponding CTN number.