Niger is NOT Nigeria — and the BESC is NOT optional. In the world of international trade and West African logistics, one of the most frequent (and costly) mistakes is confusing Niger with Nigeria. While they share a border and part of their name, they are two distinct nations with entirely different customs procedures, regulatory […]
Continua a LeggereWhat is the FERI Certificate and Why It Is the BESC/ECTN of the Democratic Republic of Congo Searches such as “FERI vs BESC DR Congo” and “what is FERI certificate” are becoming increasingly common among freight forwarders, exporters, and importers operating with Central Africa. This growing interest is not accidental: shipping documentation for the Democratic […]
Continua a LeggereSHIPPERSDOC 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 […]
Continua a LeggereAccording 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, […]
Continua a LeggereThe Sudan ACD 2026 (Advance Cargo Declaration Sudan) will become mandatory starting January 1st, 2026, for all final import shipments and cargo in transit.This new requirement aims to increase cargo visibility, strengthen compliance, and improve customs procedures for all shipments moving to Sudan. What is the Sudan ACD 2026? The Sudan ACD 2026 is an […]
Continua a LeggereImpact on ECTN and ARCCLA for Exports to Africa The Angolan authorities have confirmed — through MINDCOM communications dated 6 and 20 November 2025 — the adoption of the new DU (Documento Único Provisório – DU-P) format, as established by Decree-Law 126/20.This update changes the structure of the import license, an essential document for issuing […]
Continua a LeggereThe recent implementation of new U.S. tariffs on goods exported to Africa is raising concerns for exporters, importers, and freight forwarders.This update directly affects shipments to African countries where Cargo Waiver Certificates such as BESC, FERI, ARCCLA, BIETC, and ECTN are mandatory. African Countries Requiring Cargo Waiver Certificates Cargo Waivers are a legal requirement for […]
Continua a LeggereIf you have a sea shipment to Angola, you will need to regularize your shipment with an ARCCLA or CNCA pre-shipment certificate, also known as a Loading Certificate.The Certificado de Embarque is a mandatory document since 28/01/1994 as required by DPR n. 19/94. This document must be requested at the origin, for the reason why […]
Continua a LeggereMost of West African Countries require the regularization of your shipment through a ECTN / BESC / WAIVER document.
Continua a LeggereIl Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC) is a document requested by some West African countries to track and trace sea shipments.
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