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Your certificates will deliver online with our treatment speed of only 2 hours. Validation often takes place in Africa by authorities. 90% of our CTN are validated within 2 working days.

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With extensive knowledge in logistics and trade BSC Africa is your one stop shop for all BSC / ECTN requirements.

We follow the rules and procedure on daily basis so you never miss out on the latest requirements. Never face delays at ports again with BSC Africa.

Shortly About BSC Africa

The BSC Africa was established with an exceptionally experienced team to provide worldwide high standard service in obtaining Cargo Tracking Note for your shipment to Africa.

Since our foundation, BSC Africa has gradually grown to become expert in the sector partnering with Customs Officials of 23 African countries to provide real-time consultancy on obtaining BSC, ECTN, BESC, CTN Waiver certificates.

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Cargo Tracking Note Countries

Senegal BSC

Together with Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), Senegal BSC enables Malagasy Authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Madagascar BSC

BSC stands for Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons and it is a legal requirement by Madagascar lawmakers from all cargo transported into the country. Together with Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), Madagascar BSC enables Malagasy Authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Mali BSC

Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons and it is a legal requirement by Malian lawmakers from all cargo transported into the country. Together with Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), Mali BSC enables Malian National Shippers Council (MNSC) to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Niger BSC

Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons and it is a legal requirement by Niger lawmakers from all cargo transported into the country. Niger BSC enables authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Ivory Coast BSC

BSC it is a legal requirement by Ivory Coast lawmakers from all cargo transported into the country. Together with Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), Ivory Coast BSC enable Ivorian Shippers Council (OIC) to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods. Also Cote d’Ivoire BSC is same with Ivory Coast BSC

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Togo ECTN

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note it is a legal requirement by the customs authority in Togo. The Togo ECTN certificate enables Togolese authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Benin BSC

BESC a legal requirement by Benin lawmakers from all cargo transported into the country. Benin BESC enables Authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Chad ECTN

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note it is a legal requirement by the customs authority in Chad. The Chad ECTN certificate enables authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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South Sudan ECTN

From April 1, 2019, the South Sudan government will make the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note certificate compulsory. You will need this certificate for shipping to South Sudan. If you ask why need a certificate? Customs management will require this certificate.

If you do not have an ECTN certificate, your shipment will not be taken into customs clearance and your shipment will be returned in the port and returned. We would like to inform you that this certificate will start on April 1st. All you need listed on this page and explained with details.

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D.R. Congo FERI

Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à I’Importation and it is a legal requirement by OFIDA, the customs authority in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The D.R. Congo FERI certificate enables OFIDA to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Angola CNCA

Cnca certificate required for shipment to Angola. For customs, tracking and all information needed this certificate. Angola government has by Decree No: 19/94 dated 28 January 1994 chose to execute new guidelines to all freight imported in Angola.

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Republic of Congo ECTN

ECTN it is a legal requirement by Republic of Congo lawmakers from all cargo transported into the country. Together with Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), Republic of Congo ECTN enables Congolese Authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Sierra Leone BSC

ENS Number, BSC it is a legal requirement by Sierra Leone lawmakers from all cargo transported into the country. Sierra Leone BSC enables authorities to identify, control, track and forecast the traffic of imported goods.

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Burkina Faso ECTN

Any cargo directed towards Burkina Faso should be covered by ECTN certificate. The new ECTN requirement replaced the previous Inspection Procedure, enabling Customs Control Office electronically track the traffic of imports.

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Cameroon BESC

From 11.07.2006, all cargo shipped to Cameroon is obliged to acquire the BESCcertificate. The new BESC requirement is adopted to replace the previous Inspection Procedure and it is electronically submitted and tracked.

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Liberia CTN

As of 1 February 2019, the decision of the National Port Authority of the Republic of Liberia has made CTN (Cargo Tracking Note) compulsory for this country.
If you have a shipment for this port, you must obtain a Liberia CTN certificate.

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Gabon BIETC

BIETC certificate is known as the Bordereau d’Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons with the other name. You will need BIETC certificatefor shipments to the ports of Gabon.
With the decision made by the Gabon customs operator, the certificate is required for shipping.

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Ghana CTN

Ghana Cargo Tracking Note required for shipment about that country. You need that certificate for tracking and shipping. Following the warning distributed 28 Jun 2018 with respect to Ghana Revenue Authority Implementation of Cargo Tracking Notes. GRA will uphold the usage of Ghana CTN with impact from 15 Oct 2018 dependent on delivered on board date.

Read More Information Ghana CTN

Libya ECTN

Libya ECTN is required for your shipments to Libya. As of October 1, 2015, Libya has made this certificate compulsory, if you get a CTN certificate, your shipment will be subject to customs clearance without any problems.

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Guinea Bissau CEE

As announced in its Circular Letter dated 01/03/2013, the Guinea Bissau Shipping Council (Conselho Nacional de Carregadores da Guine-Bissau – CNC-GB) and S.C.C. Lda, as from the 1 of April 2013, all the maritime cargo destined to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau must be covered by a certificate Certificado Electrónico de Embarque (C.E.E.).

Terms for Guinea Bissau

CNC-GB = Consehlo Nacional de Carregadores da GUINÉ-BISSAU
C.E.E. = CERTIFICADO ELECTRONICO DE EMBARQUE

Read More About: Guinea Bissau CEE

Guinea Conakry ECTN

All any cargo discharged in the Guinea Conakry should be covered to ECTN certificate. The new ECTN requirement adopted to replace the previous Inspection Procedure. It enables Guinea Customs Office to electronically track the traffic of imports.

Necessary Documents

  • Original bill of lading copy (BL);
  • Commercial invoice copy;
  • Customs declaration copy;

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Burundi ECTN

Any cargo directed towards Burundi should be covered by ECTN certificate. The new ECTN requirement replaced the previous Inspection Procedure, enabling Burundi Customs Control Office electronically track the traffic of imports.

Necessary Documents

  • Original bill of lading copy (BL);
  • Commercial invoice copy;
  • Customs declaration copy;

Read More Information Burundi ECTN

Equatorial Guinea ECTN

There has been an on-going debate about the introduction of ECTN/BESC.
The Ministry of Finance and Budget of Equatorial Guinea is discussing the possible introduction of ECTN or Formulario Electrónico para el Seguimiento de Operaciones (FESO) for all shipments to and from the country. A July 1st 2016 implementation date was suggested but the move has been postponed till further notice!

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Central African Republic ECTN

Any cargo directed towards the Central African Republic should be covered by ECTN certificate. The new ECTN requirement replaced the previous Inspection Procedure, enabling Customs Control Office electronically track the traffic of imports.

Necessary documents

  • Original bill of lading copy (BL);
  • Commercial invoice copy;
  • Customs declaration copy;

Read More Information Central African Republic ECTN / CAR ECTN

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