The Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC) is a document requested by some West African countries to track and trace sea shipments. Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Cost, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Rep. Congo, Senegal, Togo.
Middle East Crisis and Cargo Waiver: Why Documentation Has Become Strategic
In today’s geopolitical landscape, marked by ongoing tensions in the Middle East and increasing pressure on key maritime routes, global shipping flows are rapidly evolving. A growing volume of cargo from Asia is being rerouted or consolidated through Middle Eastern hubs before reaching West, Central, and East Africa. In this context, Cargo Waiver certificates (ECTN, […]
Ghana SPN (Smart Port Note): Implementation Postponed Following Stakeholders Meeting
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, […]
