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) and Lomé (Togo).
For this reason, BESC compliance is often required not only by Niger authorities, but also during transit operations through Togo and Benin, particularly when the final destination of the cargo is Niger.
From a maritime and logistics perspective, the BESC is essential to safeguard Niger’s supply chain, which relies heavily on regional ports and cross-border corridors for its imports.
As Niger has no direct access to the sea, almost all imports transit through neighboring coastal countries, mainly:
These ports represent the primary maritime gateways for shipments destined to Niger and are strategic nodes within West African logistics corridors.
For cargo transiting through Togo (Lomé) and Benin (Cotonou), Niger authorities frequently require the issuance of a BESC for Niger, even when the shipment already includes the documentation required for the transit country.
In many cases, exporters must regularize the shipment by issuing BESC documentation valid for both countries, particularly when:
Failure to comply with BESC / ECTN regulations may result in:
In practice, a double BESC issuance is often required: one for the transit country (Togo/Benin) and one for Niger.
Ensuring correct and timely BESC / ECTN issuance for Niger allows exporters, freight forwarders, and logistics operators to:
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