Understanding the Different Names for ECTN Across Countries
ECTN, BESC, BSC, CNCA, ACID, FERI – learn what each country calls its cargo tracking certificate.
The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note goes by many names depending on the destination country. Understanding these terms helps avoid confusion when shipping to Africa.
Common ECTN names by country: - BESC/BSC: Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Madagascar, Mali, Niger (French-speaking) - CNCA/ARCCLA: Angola - ACID: Egypt - FERI: D.R. Congo - BIETC: Gabon - ICTN: Nigeria - URN/ECTN: Burkina Faso - ECTN: Chad, Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Togo
Why the names differ: Each country implemented cargo tracking at different times, often adopting French (BESC) or English (ECTN) terminology. The document serves the same purpose: tracking cargo, reducing fraud, and ensuring customs compliance.
Contact GetCTN to confirm the exact certificate type for your destination.