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What is a ECTN\/CTN?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN<\/strong>) is a document required by some West African countries to track shipments by sea and follow their traceability<\/strong>. Link<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What is a LC\/CNCA\/ARCCLA?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The Loading Certificate (LC<\/strong>) is a document requested by Angola authorities to track sea shipments<\/strong>. Generally, is also called CNCA<\/strong> or ARCCLA<\/strong> certificate. Country: Angola<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What is a BESC\/BSC?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The Bordereau Eletronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC<\/strong>) or\u00a0Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC<\/strong>) is a document requested by some sub-Saharan African countries to track sea shipments<\/strong>. Link<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What is a BIETC\/BIC?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The Bordereau d\u2019Identification \u00c9lectronique de Tra\u00e7abilit\u00e9 des Cargaisons (BIETC<\/strong>) is a document requested by Gabon authorities to track sea shipments<\/strong>. Generally, is also called BIETC<\/strong> or BIC<\/strong> certificate. Country: Gabon<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What documents are required to obtain an ECTN\/BESC\/Waiver?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n It varies from country to country, however, the following documents must always be submitted to begin with:<\/p>\n
\n- Bill of Lading (B\/L<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
- Commercial Invoice<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Export Invoice (if incoterm<\/a> is EXW<\/strong> – FOB<\/strong> – FCA<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more information on a specific country, see the list<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Should I apply for ECTN\/BESC for the final destination of the goods or for the POD (Port of Discharge)?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The general rule is that a cargo waiver<\/strong> must be issued for the country of final destination.<\/p>\nHowever, there are some Ports of Landing (PODs) that require the BESC\/ECTN<\/strong> for both the country of landing and the final destination of the cargo.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Which documents are required to create a ECTN\/BESC certificate?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n It varies depending on each country, however, to begin always consider:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Draft B\/L<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
- Commercial Invoice<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Freight invoice (if incoterm EXW <\/strong>– FOB <\/strong>– FCA<\/strong>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For more information for a specific country, check the list<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Do I have to issue the release for the country of destination or the POD (Port of Discharge)?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The general rule is that the release must be issued according to the country<\/strong> of final destination. However, there are some Ports of Landing (PODs) that require the BESC\/ECTN for both the country of disembarkation and the destination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What is a B\/L?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The Bill of Lading<\/strong> (or bill of lading) is the document that certifies which is:<\/p>\n\n- the name and domicile of the person in charge of transport<\/strong> (so-called carrier)<\/li>\n
- the name and domicile of the sender<\/strong> (so-called shipper)<\/li>\n
- the port of destination<\/strong> and, if named, the consignee of the goods<\/li>\n
- the nature<\/strong>, quality<\/strong> and quantity of the goods<\/strong> to be transported, as well as the number of packages<\/strong> and the markings<\/strong> on them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Bill of Lading usually consists of three originals accompanied by as many non-negotiable copies for internal or administrative use. In addition to certifying the taking over of the goods by the carrier or its agent, the Bill of Lading confers the right to delivery of the goods at the port of destination on the person who proves to be entitled thereto<\/strong> (i.e. the person named in the document as consignee, if the Bill of Lading is nominative).<\/p>\nThe Bill of Lading may also be to the bearer or to the order: in the first case the person who presents the second original of the document will be entitled to collect the goods, and in the second case the person who proves to be the legitimate holder of the document on the basis of a continuous series of endorsements.<\/p>\n
The Bill of Lading, therefore, constitutes, on the one hand, a negotiable title<\/strong> with which to transfer ownership of the goods and, on the other hand, a title of legitimation<\/strong> with which to collect them at destination.<\/p>\nThe Bill of Lading<\/strong> is a document issued by a carrier to confirm receipt of goods for a shipment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What is an FDI – Fiche de D\u00e9claration \u00e0 l’Importation\/ FDI Import Licence?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n The Ivorian import licence is issued by GUCE<\/strong> – Direction G\u00e9n\u00e9rale du Commerce Ext\u00e9rieur. This document is mandatory to apply for and obtain a BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons). Country: Ivory Coast<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What is a EXA?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n When goods need to be exported outside the European Union, you need an EX-A document.<\/span><\/p>\nAn EX-A document is an export document which is required when a shipment, that has been originated in the EU (or has been Customs cleared in the EU), leaves the European territory<\/strong>. So it is about goods which will not be returned to their origin.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What happens if I do not have a ECTN\/BESC certificate when the cargo arrives at the POD?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Your goods will be not cleared and may incur in additional fines and costs<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n What is an INCOTERM?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n International agreements on international transport of goods<\/strong>. The contract stipulates standard agreements that divide the costs and risks between the seller and the buyer.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Are there any restriction on the type of goods that can be imported?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n For african countries who request the ECTN\/BESC there is different restriction<\/strong>. For more details please have a look to the country of interest of your shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Is it compulsory to include the ECTN certificate number on the bill of lading (BL)?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Import restrictions depend on the country of landing and destination. For more information, please contact us or consult the countries link<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Can you make changes to a certificate that has already been validated?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Yes, but not all countries allow post-validation rectification. In addition, for many destinations, corrections are subject to a correction fee<\/strong>.<\/p>\nGet in touch<\/a> with us for more information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN<\/strong>) is a document required by some West African countries to track shipments by sea and follow their traceability<\/strong>. Link<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Loading Certificate (LC<\/strong>) is a document requested by Angola authorities to track sea shipments<\/strong>. Generally, is also called CNCA<\/strong> or ARCCLA<\/strong> certificate. Country: Angola<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Bordereau Eletronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC<\/strong>) or\u00a0Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC<\/strong>) is a document requested by some sub-Saharan African countries to track sea shipments<\/strong>. Link<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Bordereau d\u2019Identification \u00c9lectronique de Tra\u00e7abilit\u00e9 des Cargaisons (BIETC<\/strong>) is a document requested by Gabon authorities to track sea shipments<\/strong>. Generally, is also called BIETC<\/strong> or BIC<\/strong> certificate. Country: Gabon<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n It varies from country to country, however, the following documents must always be submitted to begin with:<\/p>\n For more information on a specific country, see the list<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The general rule is that a cargo waiver<\/strong> must be issued for the country of final destination.<\/p>\n However, there are some Ports of Landing (PODs) that require the BESC\/ECTN<\/strong> for both the country of landing and the final destination of the cargo.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n It varies depending on each country, however, to begin always consider:<\/span><\/p>\n For more information for a specific country, check the list<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The general rule is that the release must be issued according to the country<\/strong> of final destination. However, there are some Ports of Landing (PODs) that require the BESC\/ECTN for both the country of disembarkation and the destination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Bill of Lading<\/strong> (or bill of lading) is the document that certifies which is:<\/p>\n The Bill of Lading usually consists of three originals accompanied by as many non-negotiable copies for internal or administrative use. In addition to certifying the taking over of the goods by the carrier or its agent, the Bill of Lading confers the right to delivery of the goods at the port of destination on the person who proves to be entitled thereto<\/strong> (i.e. the person named in the document as consignee, if the Bill of Lading is nominative).<\/p>\n The Bill of Lading may also be to the bearer or to the order: in the first case the person who presents the second original of the document will be entitled to collect the goods, and in the second case the person who proves to be the legitimate holder of the document on the basis of a continuous series of endorsements.<\/p>\n The Bill of Lading, therefore, constitutes, on the one hand, a negotiable title<\/strong> with which to transfer ownership of the goods and, on the other hand, a title of legitimation<\/strong> with which to collect them at destination.<\/p>\n The Bill of Lading<\/strong> is a document issued by a carrier to confirm receipt of goods for a shipment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Ivorian import licence is issued by GUCE<\/strong> – Direction G\u00e9n\u00e9rale du Commerce Ext\u00e9rieur. This document is mandatory to apply for and obtain a BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons). Country: Ivory Coast<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n When goods need to be exported outside the European Union, you need an EX-A document.<\/span><\/p>\n An EX-A document is an export document which is required when a shipment, that has been originated in the EU (or has been Customs cleared in the EU), leaves the European territory<\/strong>. So it is about goods which will not be returned to their origin.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Your goods will be not cleared and may incur in additional fines and costs<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n International agreements on international transport of goods<\/strong>. The contract stipulates standard agreements that divide the costs and risks between the seller and the buyer.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n For african countries who request the ECTN\/BESC there is different restriction<\/strong>. For more details please have a look to the country of interest of your shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Import restrictions depend on the country of landing and destination. For more information, please contact us or consult the countries link<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Yes, but not all countries allow post-validation rectification. In addition, for many destinations, corrections are subject to a correction fee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Get in touch<\/a> with us for more information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n What is a LC\/CNCA\/ARCCLA?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
What is a BESC\/BSC?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
What is a BIETC\/BIC?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
What documents are required to obtain an ECTN\/BESC\/Waiver?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Should I apply for ECTN\/BESC for the final destination of the goods or for the POD (Port of Discharge)?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Which documents are required to create a ECTN\/BESC certificate?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Do I have to issue the release for the country of destination or the POD (Port of Discharge)?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
What is a B\/L?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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What is an FDI – Fiche de D\u00e9claration \u00e0 l’Importation\/ FDI Import Licence?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
What is a EXA?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
What happens if I do not have a ECTN\/BESC certificate when the cargo arrives at the POD?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
What is an INCOTERM?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Are there any restriction on the type of goods that can be imported?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Is it compulsory to include the ECTN certificate number on the bill of lading (BL)?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Can you make changes to a certificate that has already been validated?<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n