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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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How to Request an ECTN – BESC Certificate with SHIPPERSDOC

If You Need to Ship Goods to African Countries If you need to ship goods to African countries such as Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and many others, it is essential to obtain the ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) or BESC (Bordereau Électronique de […]

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STREAMLINING TRADE IN AFRICA: THE IMPORTANCE OF ECTN, FERI, AND BESC

For exporters and importers engaged in trade with African countries, understanding the significance of cargo waiver certificates such as the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN), Fiche Électronique des Renseignements à l’Importation (FERI), and Bordereau Électronique de Suivi de Cargaison (BESC) – ARCCLA is crucial. These certificates, also known as Loading Certificates or Waivers, are mandatory for […]

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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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What is a FERI?

The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is a document requested by some West African countries to track and trace sea shipments.

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What is an ECTN?

The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is a document requested by some West African countries to track and trace sea shipments.

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What is an BIETC/BIC?

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

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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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ARCCLA/CNCA/LC Angola

The Loading Certificate (LC) is a document requested by Angola authorities to track and trace sea shipments.

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ECTN Somalia

In a circular issued by the Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport and Somali port authority…

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