Guinea-Bissau

ECTN/BESC

Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) o Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC)

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All sea shipments with final destination in Guinea-Bissau must be regularised by a Electronic Cargo Tracking Note. Also generally referred to as BESC – Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons.

The ECTN/BESC certificate is a necessary document for formalities at destination. Each B/L must be accompanied by an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note.

Ports

Bissau

Documents
  • Bill of Lading or draft thereof
  • Commercial invoice
  • Freight invoice if commercial invoice has EXW or FOB as delivery term
  • Customs bill – EXA

 

Additional documents – not mandatory

  • Packing List
Procedure
  • Collect all mandatory documents
  • Submit your request on-line or by e-mail
  • Wait for our invoice and draft ECTN
  • Check/confirm the draft and proceed with payment
  • Wait for the validated ECTN certificate
Additional information to be communicated
  • Commercial invoice:
    • Incoterm
    • HS Code
    • Country of Origin
    • Currency
    • Breakdown of values in EUR/USD
  • Shipment Tracking:
    • ETD
    • ETA
  • Freight:
    • Prepaid
    • Collect
    • Service
    • Charter Party

FAQ

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Is it possible to modify my ECTN/BESC certificate already validated?

Yes, however amendments post validation will be subject to extra costs.

For more information please contact us.

Is there a restriction on the number of containers per ECTN/BESC?

No, but if the ECTN/BESC contains more than one container (20’/40′) you will be charged additional fees.

For more information please contact us.