Benin

ECTN/BESC

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

All maritime shipments with final destination a Benin Port ( Cotonou) shall be regularized by an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note. Generally called BESC – Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons.

ECTN/BESC certificate is a necessary document requested by circular n° 019/MITMEF/DC/SGM/CTJ/SA/022SGG21 of 20/10/2021. Each B/L must be accompanied by an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note.

Ports

Cotonou

Documents
  • Bill of Lading – B/L
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Sea Freight invoice if commercial invoice is FOB or – EXW
  • Custom declaration – EXA

Additional documents – not mandatory

  • Packing List
  • Vehicle registration document (for RO-RO shipment)

 

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.

Are there restrictions 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 with additional fees.

For more information please contact us.