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Benin
Burkina Faso
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Mali
Niger
Nigeria
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo
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Angola
Cameroon
The Cameroon BESC — Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons, also called the Cameroon ECTN or cargo tracking note — is mandatory for all ocean freight arriving at Douala and Kribi, and must be validated 48 hours…
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic BESC — also written BESC, or cargo tracking note — is mandatory for all cargo bound for CAR. Most shipments transit Douala in Cameroon, so a Cameroon BESC is normally required alongside it.
Chad
The Chad BESC — the cargo tracking note for Chad — is mandatory for every Bill of Lading bound for Chad. Chad is landlocked, so cargo transits Douala or Kribi in Cameroon and most shipments need a Cameroon BESC as well.
DR Congo
The DR Congo FERI — Fiche Électronique de Renseignements à l'Importation, also called the DRC cargo tracking note — is mandatory for all sea freight discharging at Matadi or Boma, and is filed at the port of loading bef…
DR Congo (COD)
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Republic of Congo
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Burundi
Djibouti
The Djibouti ECTN — also called the Djibouti CTN or cargo tracking note — has been mandatory for all sea freight to Djibouti port and the Free Zone since June 2023. Start the filing at least five days before the vessel…
Kenya
The Kenya ACD — the Advance Cargo Declaration required by the Kenya Revenue Authority — is mandatory for containerized cargo bound for Mombasa and other Kenyan ports. It is opened at the port of loading and its referenc…
Madagascar
Somalia
South Sudan
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Algeria
Egypt
Libya
Sudan
The Sudan ACD — Advanced Cargo Declaration, also referred to as the Sudan ECTN — is mandatory for every Bill of Lading entering Port Sudan. Five documents are required, and the ACD number must appear on the final B/L be…
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Mandatory cargo waivers (ECTN, BESC, CTN, ACD) are primarily required for African and Middle Eastern destinations. If you are shipping to this country and need to verify compliance requirements, our 24/7 compliance desk is ready to help.
About African & Middle Eastern Cargo Waivers
Many countries across Africa and the Middle East require mandatory cargo tracking notes for all incoming ocean and air freight. These certificates—commonly known as ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note), BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons), CNCA (Conselho Nacional de Carregadores de Angola), or ACD (Advanced Cargo Declaration)—must be prepared by the shipper or forwarder at the port of loading before the vessel departs.
Failing to secure the correct waiver certificate prior to arrival often results in severe penalties, soaring demurrage charges, and cargo being blocked by destination customs authorities. Our comprehensive country guides provide you with exact procedural requirements, necessary documentation (such as Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and export customs declarations), and processing times for over 30 destinations.
At ITR Logistics, we expedite the issuance and validation of these mandatory certificates. Whether you are shipping RO-RO to West Africa, containerized goods to Central Africa, or coordinating air freight to the Middle East, our expert team ensures your documentation strictly complies with local port regulations, eliminating border delays and unexpected fines.