The National Port Authority (NPA) of Liberia has announced that Container Tracking Note (CTN) System commenced with effect from February 1st, 2019.
Indeed, Container Tracking Note is now mandatory for all shipments bound to Liberia or in transit through Liberia and it is under Shipper’s responsibility.
Under the arrangement, each B/L must be covered by a valid wwer67 ` unique CTN number which will also be inserted on the Cargo Manifest. Shipments not covered by a valid CTN number will not be loaded and fines may apply.
Shipment without a valid CTN number will not be discharged in Liberia. Fines will apply in accordance with the NPA regulation on top of additional costs.