NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY

NOTICE TO ALL CARRIERS AND MARITIME AGENTS

The Federal Executive Council at its meeting held on 9^th December, 2009 approved the implementation of Cargo Tracking Note System as part of procedure for cargo security and safety.

Consequently from 11^th January, 2010 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 all ports around the world.

Therefore, all 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.

Requirement of Shipper:-

A Cargo Tracking Note is with effect from 11^th January 2010, part of the documentation required for cargo clearance, consequently, each bill of lading must correspond to a Cargo Tracking Note issued by authorized representative.

The company: “Transport and Ports Management System (TPMS) Ltd (TPMS Antaser Afrique)” which is designated by the Federal Government of Nigeria is hereby confirmed as the sole representative of Nigeria Ports Authority and the only authorized agent to issue a Cargo Tracking Note.

For further information, please contact the following addresses:-

International Operational Office

ANTASER AFRIQUE

Duboisstraat 46

2060 Antwerpen

Belgium

Tel:  +3238270700

Fax: +3238270600

Email:- ctnigeria@antaser.com