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Guides on cargo tracking note, ECTN, BESC requirements. Angola, Nigeria, Egypt updates.

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What Countries Require ECTN for Shipments?
Guides· General Guides

What Countries Require ECTN for Shipments?

A complete list of African and Middle Eastern countries that mandate ECTN documentation for maritime shipments.

28 Jan 2025
Everything You Need to Know About the ECTN
Guides· General Guides

Everything You Need to Know About the ECTN

A comprehensive guide to the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note and why it's essential for international shipping.

5 Dec 2024
A Comprehensive ECTN Guide for Exporters
Guides· General Guides

A Comprehensive ECTN Guide for Exporters

Step-by-step guide for exporters shipping to Africa. Documents, process, and compliance.

21 Nov 2024
Understanding the Different Names for ECTN Across Countries
Guides· Certificate Types

Understanding the Different Names for ECTN Across Countries

ECTN, BESC, BSC, CNCA, ACID, FERI – learn what each country calls its cargo tracking certificate.

4 Jan 2024
What is BESC?
Guides· Certificate Types

What is BESC?

BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) is the French term for the mandatory cargo tracking certificate in Francophone African countries.

25 Dec 2023
What is ECTN?
Guides· Certificate Types

What is ECTN?

ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory shipping document for cargo entering many African countries. Learn how it works.

25 Dec 2023
What is ARCCLA?
Guides· Certificate Types

What is ARCCLA?

ARCCLA is Angola's cargo tracking authority. Learn how it relates to CNCA certificates and Angola shipping requirements.

15 Dec 2021
Angola Shipping Notes for Exporters, Importers and Forwarders
Guides· Country Guides

Angola Shipping Notes for Exporters, Importers and Forwarders

Essential Angola shipping requirements: CNCA certificate, DU document, and port clearance procedures.

12 Aug 2021
Algeria Trade Notes for Importers, Forwarders and Exporters
Guides· Country Guides

Algeria Trade Notes for Importers, Forwarders and Exporters

Algeria ECTN requirements and trade documentation for shipments to Algerian ports.

9 Aug 2021
How to Export from Spain to Angola
Guides· Country Guides

How to Export from Spain to Angola

Step-by-step guide for Spanish exporters shipping to Angola: CNCA certificate, documents, and compliance.

15 Jun 2021

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