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Many African countries require an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) or Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC), also known as FERI, BIETC, ARCCLA or Cargo Waiver, to validate shipments.
We provide fast and reliable assistance to obtain these pre-shipment certificates for smooth export operations to Africa.
Many African countries require proper documentation for your shipments, such as ECTN, BESC, Cargo Waiver, FERI, or ARCCLA. We help exporters and freight forwarders obtain these documents quickly, ensuring smooth customs clearance and hassle-free shipping across Africa.
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The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) or Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) is a document required by some West African countries to track shipments by sea and follow their traceability.
The Loading Certificate (LC) is a document requested by Angola authorities to track and trace sea shipments. Generally, is also called CNCA or ARCCLA certificate. Country: Angola
The Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC) – Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC) is a document requested by some West African countries to track and trace sea shipments.
The Bordereau d’Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons (BIETC) is a document requested by Gabon authorities to track and trace sea shipments. Generally, is also called BIETC or BIC certificate.
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SHIPPERSDOC would like to provide an official update regarding the SPN – Smart Port Note (ECTN) for shipments destined to Ghana, following the latest communications issued by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA). After the initial announcement published on 23 December 2025, the SPN was scheduled to become mandatory as from 1 February 2026, based on […]
According to the official circular issued by the Ghana Shippers’ Council on 23 December 2025, starting from 1 February 2026 all shipments destined to Ghana must be duly regularized with the SPN – Smart Port Note. The SPN is the ECTN / BESC required by Ghanaian local authorities and is mandatory for all maritime shipments, […]
The BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons), also known as ECTN or Cargo Waiver, is a mandatory cargo tracking document required by Niger authorities for all shipments destined to the country. Although Niger is a landlocked country, the main maritime hubs for Niger-bound cargo are the corridors transiting through the ports of Cotonou (Benin) […]
The Sudan ACD 2026 (Advance Cargo Declaration Sudan) will become mandatory starting January 1st, 2026, for all final import shipments and cargo in transit.This new requirement aims to increase cargo visibility, strengthen compliance, and improve customs procedures for all shipments moving to Sudan. What is the Sudan ACD 2026? The Sudan ACD 2026 is an […]
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