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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
