Aris Cargo » Nigeria http://blog.ariscargo.bg Blog for Freight and Logistics in Bulgaria Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:34:27 +0000 en hourly 1 ICTN – International Cargo Tracking Notice- Ocean Shipments Into/Ex Nigeria http://blog.ariscargo.bg/?p=178 http://blog.ariscargo.bg/?p=178#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:43:44 +0000 admin http://blog.ariscargo.bg/?p=178 The Federal Executive Council in Nigeria has announced the implementation of Cargo Tracking Note System as part of procedure for cargo security and safety. Every commodity loaded or unloaded (Import/Export), at or with Nigeria as the final destination has to, prior of shipment, obtain a Cargo Tracking Note or International Cargo [...]]]>

The Federal Executive Council in Nigeria has announced the implementation of Cargo Tracking Note System as part of procedure for cargo security and safety. Every commodity loaded or unloaded (Import/Export), at or with Nigeria as the final destination has to, prior of shipment, obtain a Cargo Tracking Note or International Cargo Tracking document from a Nigerian Ports Authority representative at any of the ports around the world. Therefore, all ocean cargo destined for or out of Nigeria (Import/ Export) need to be accompanied by a Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) and every bill of lading has to be accompanied by a corresponding CTN number.

Note that it is the shipper’s responsibility to apply for the CTN number using the below steps:

a. The shipper logs unto TPMS-Antaser website: www.tpms-antaser.com.
b. Shipper creates own account with User Name and Password on the website with which his/her identity will be registered.
c. Shipper accesses CTN Online Form using registered Username and Password in order to make declarations.
d.  Shipper fills and submits the CTN online form and makes payment.
e. TPMS-Antaser (CTN) electronically and instantly conducts:

  • verification of cargo declarations
  • validation
  • control

f. TPMS issues control number to Shipper.
g. Shipper sends cargo advice with CTN number to Carrier for inclusion in Bill of Lading.
h. Carrier includes CTN control number in Bill of Lading. (Carrier is not to accept cargo without CTN control number)

The under-listed CTN tariff regime is to be implemented for the scheme in Nigeria:

Table 1

Export from Nigeria
Destination Cargo Tariff  (Euro or $USD Equivalent)
Empty Containers RORO Dry Bulk Liquid Bulk Groupage Laden Containers
<5tons >5tons or part thereof
ECOWAS Countries Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
Other Countries Free Free Free Free Free Free Free
All Export must have CTN Control Number

Table 2

Import to Nigeria Tariff (Euro or $USD Equivalent)
Cargo Destination
Africa Europe Rest of the World
Empty Container Free Free Free
Laden Container 20” 50 50 50
40” 100 100 100
RORO Vehicle <5ton 50 50 50
>5ton 100 100 100
Bulk/Gen. Cargo 0.1/ton 0.1/ton 0.1/ton
Groupage 5/ton 5/ton 5/ton

Flow Chart (Imports to Nigeria)

Nigeria import flow chart

Nigeria import flow chart

Overall lead time is highly dependent on the Antaser representative at your location.  There are stations where the response is quick and others where the response can take days.

For contact details of the representatives globally, please check here!

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