Cargo Waiver | Loading Certificates Africa

BENIN

Any cargo, loading or unloading in the Cotonou / Benin harbour, whatever the final destination and the customs procedure, must be covered by an ELECTRONIC CARGO TRACKING NOTE (ECTN) / BORDEREAU ELECTRONIQUE DE SUIVI DE CARGAISON (BESC), also named cargo waiver. Any cargo not covered by the validated ECTN/BESC constitutes an offence to the regulation in force in Benin, penalties will therefore be systematically applied at destination.

For the arrangements following documents and information are required:

Copy of signed Original B/L
Commercial Invoice, showing ocean freight amount etc. separately (if not, freight invoice to be uploaded in addition)
Packing List
Export Customs Declaration
Grey Card / Pink Slip (proof of ownership) for vehicles

The BESC/ECTN needs to be approved within 5 calendar days after departure of the vessel.

For further information please contact:

M+S, Bremen: agency@msbre.com
M+S, Hamburg: agency@msham.com

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