Import guide · Côte d'Ivoire
Import HOWO & SHACMAN Trucks to Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire drives on the right. Abidjan is a major West African port and the main gateway for trucks going on to Burkina Faso and Mali.
- Drive side
- Left-hand drive
- Entry route
- Abidjan or San-Pédro
- Before shipping
- ECTN cargo tracking note
- Common models
- Tractors, dumps, fuel tankers
What to get right before you order
- 01Order left-hand drive: Côte d'Ivoire drives on the right.
- 02An Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) must be issued for the shipment before the ship sails. We request it with the shipping line and your details, so the truck is not fined or held on arrival.
- 03For Burkina Faso or Mali, plan the transit from Abidjan with your clearing agent before shipping.
- 04We can prepare documents in French for your clearing agent on request.
Straight answers
Is an ECTN required for Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes. An electronic cargo tracking note must be issued before the ship sails. We arrange it.
Is left-hand drive required?
Yes. Côte d'Ivoire drives on the right.
Can trucks continue to Burkina Faso or Mali?
Yes. Abidjan is the most common gateway for both.
Also shipping to West Africa
Shipping to Côte d'Ivoire
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