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About us

Founded in 1998, Hitos Liner Agency

has established itself as a trusted and reputable partner in the global logistics and supply chain sector. With over 25 years of operational excellence, we deliver a comprehensive suite of services that includes liner agency representation, export documentation, and international trade certifications. Our deep industry expertise enables us to manage complex shipping requirements while ensuring strict adherence to international compliance standards.

99% Satisfaction Rate

Whether your shipment is modest or massive, we process your application with the utmost care and precision.

We are Fastest

Our average delivery time is 24 hours, and we strive to provide your CTN / ECTN within this timeframe

Worldwide Services

We will process your ECTN certificate requests regardless of origin and destinations.

24/7 Services

Around-the-click Service our CTN experts in carefully selected locations are taking shifts so you get help when it is convenient to you.

Why Hitos Liner?

We provide certification services for over 24 African countries, with a core expertise in ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) issuance—trusted by exporters, freight forwarders, and logistics providers worldwide.

Backed by years of hands-on experience and an in-depth understanding of compliance requirements across African ports, our team ensures your documentation is processed accurately and efficiently. We tailor our services to meet your specific shipment needs, guaranteeing timely certification and smooth operations. With transparent, cost-effective rates and no hidden charges, we deliver genuine value and reliable support for all your certification requirements

What is an ECTN Certificate?

An ECTN certificate contains detailed information about your shipment – including vessel details, consignee and consignor information, cargo description, and freight costs.

It acts as an official proof that your shipment has been registered in the destination country’s port system before arrival.

COUNTRIES THAT NEED MANDATORY CERTIFICATION

mandatory certification in the form of the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) and its variants (like CTN, BESC, BIETC, etc.). These documents are typically required for cargo tracking and customs clearance—especially in African destinations.

Here is a list of countries where an ECTN certificate or equivalent certificate is required for import –
Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Republic of Congo, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Togo .