WAIVER REQUIREMENTS FOR SIERRA LEONE / CTN 

A CTN (Cargo Tracking Note) is required for all shipments going to Sierra Leone.

Ports in SIERRA LEONE

• FREETOWN

Information and documents required for creating a CTN 

• Bill of Lading or booking confirmation from the Shipping line
• Commercial invoice / currency must be mentioned in USD or EURO
• Freight charges in the same currency as mentioned on the commercial invoice
• H.S. code
• ETS & ETA
• Export Customs Document
• Country of Origin of the goods

Additional information about the CTN 

We are not able to create a CTN number for Sierra Leone on forehand. Currently it is not possible to create a draft CTN! Right after creation of the CTN document it will be submitted for validation.
Although it is not mandatory to mention a CTN number for Sierra Leone on the Master Bill of Lading, the policy of each Shipping line can be different. Please contact your Shipping line to verify if a CTN number is required. The CTN number will be provided after validation. 

Rates

For creating a CTN different rates are applicable. This depends on the Port of Loading and type of shipment, like LCL,  FCL,  Breakbulk or RORO.