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Sudan ACD 2026: Mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration Starting 01/01/2026

The 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 […]

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New DU Format Angola – ARCCLA

Impact 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 […]

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ECTN / BESC Service to Gambia Suspended

ECTN / BESC service to Gambia is temporarily suspended. For more information, please contact our team at info@shippersdoc.com

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New U.S. Tariffs on Africa Exports: What Shippers and Forwarders Must Know About Cargo Waivers

The 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 […]

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Africa 2025: Economic Growth and Shipping Regulations in Guinea, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Gabon.

SHIPPERSDOC presents the economic growth prospects for 2025 in West and Central Africa, focusing on Guinea, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Gabon. These emerging countries stand out as true economic stars on the African continent, offering significant opportunities for the international shipping sector and global trade. Guinea continues to register robust growth of 5.2% in […]

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ANGOLA: ARCCLA-CNCA CERTIFICATE

If 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 […]

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ECTN / SPN Ghana

In reference to recent enquiries received from various players in the market, we inform that the ECTN / SPN for Ghana has not been in force since November 1st. After appropriate checks with the authorities at destination, we have received the press release from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Ghana n° MOF/GA/PR/23 […]

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CTN – Ghana

Most of West African Countries require the regularization of your shipment through a ECTN / BESC / WAIVER document.

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BESC/BSC/ECTN Benin

Il 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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The economy of Senegal continue to grow

The economy of Senegal observes a considerable economic growth after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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