ECTN Required for All Shipments to Somalia – Effective 14 Oct 2025

As directed by the Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport (Ref. No. XW/WDGB/89/09/2025), all containers to the Port of Mogadishu must include a valid Electronic Cargo Tracking Number (ECTN) starting 14 October 2025.

  • ECTN must be shown on the Bill of Lading.
  • Cargo without ECTN will not be accepted at Somali ports.

The official directive is attached for your reference.

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