The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) requires validated and endorsed Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) for all consignments (including groupage consignments within containers) to Nigeria with effect January 11th 2010. Cargo Tracking Notes can only be obtained from the country representative of the Port of Loading (POL). CTNs for Consignments loading from the UK or Ireland ports can only be obtained from the appointed agents Dolphin Movers Ltd.
On January 14th 2010, the NPA decided that all cargo arriving in Nigeria before March 1st 2010 will not be penalized if not covered by a CTN, but will still need a validated CTN. This means that if a cargo arrives without a CTN, receiver will not be able to clear the goods until a valid CTN has been delivered by the loading port. NPA will not fine until March 1st 2010, but receiver risks demurrages and warehousing costs. Fines will be imposed on cargo arriving without a CTN as of March 1st 2010.
Please download HERE an Excel workbook, which includes: the electronic CTN, an example of how to fill out a CTN, a cost calculator, tariff, payment & delivery details and the official NPA Notice.
You will need to complete, save and email back the following documents in the Excel workbook in electronic format to submitctn@dolphinmovers.com:
1. The electronic CTN in the original Excel format.
2. CTN Cost Calculator
3. CTN Payment & delivery details.
PLEASE NOTE
All RORO & conventional consignments require a copy/draft B/L. Therefore, please ensure to email a scanned copy/draft B/L with your completed Excel workbook. Documents received separately will not be processed.
You are not required to email a scan of a copy/draft B/L for FCL consignments.
On receipt of your completed CTN & copy/draft B/L (if applicable), we will print, validate, endorse & dispatch four coloured copies by special next day delivery to a UK address of your choice.
Payment is required in full before dispatch. In order for speedy CTN delivery, Credit/Debit Card or Payment on Account in advance are the only acceptable methods of payment.
If you have any queries or questions, please email ctn@dolphinmovers.com If your enquiry is of a different nature, please contact 020 8344 6804.