The Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à l’Importation (FERI) is a document required for the traceability of all air and sea shipments by the authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa).
SHIPPERSDOC thanks to its team of experts is ready to give you all the assistance necessary to obtain the FERI, a mandatory document as per circulars: “Decision 004” of 20702/2023 and DG-N°003/05/2021 of 18/05/ 2021. Each B/L or AWB must be regularized by a Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à l’Importation.
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. Link
The Loading Certificate (LC) is a document requested by Angolan authorities to track sea shipments. Generally, is also called CNCA or ARCCLA certificate.
The Bordereau Eletronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC) or the Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC) is a document required by some sub-Saharan African countries to track shipments by sea.
The Bordereau d’Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons (BIETC) is a document requested by Gabonese authorities to track sea shipments. Generally, is also called BIETC or BIC certificate.
The general rule is that a cargo waiver must be issued for the country of final destination.
However, there are some Ports of Landing (PODs) that require the BESC/ECTN for both the country of landing and the final destination of the cargo.
It varies depending on each country, however, to begin always consider:
For more information for a specific country, check the list.
The Bill of Lading (or bill of lading) is the document that certifies:
The Bill of Lading usually consists of three originals accompanied by as many non-negotiable copies for internal or administrative use. In addition, the B/L travels on its own and certifies the taking over over the goods by the carrier or its agent. It confers the right to upload the goods at the port of destination on the person who proves to be entitled thereto.
The Ivorian import licence is issued by GUCE – Direction Générale du Commerce Extérieur. This document is mandatory to apply for and obtain a BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons). Country: Ivory Coast.
When goods need to be exported outside the European Union, you need an EX-A document.
An EX-A document is an export document which is required when a shipment, that has been originated in the EU (or has been Customs cleared in the EU), leaves the European territory. So it is about goods which will not be returned to their origin.
Your goods will be not cleared and may incur in additional fines and costs.
International agreements on international transport of goods. The contract stipulates standard agreements that divide the costs and risks between the seller and the buyer.
For african countries who request the ECTN/BESC there is different restriction. For more details please have a look to the country of interest of your shipment.
Import restrictions depend on the country of landing and destination. For more information, please contact us or consult the countries link.
Yes, but not all countries allow post-validation rectification. In addition, for many destinations, corrections are subject to a correction fee.
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It depends on the country of destination. For more information, please contact us or consult the countries link.
No, BESC/BSC/ECTN/BIETC/CNCA is unique and limited to a single shipment. Every B/L needs its own ECTN number and hard copy.
