Certificate Types
African destinations use different names for cargo tracking notes — browse by certificate type to see applicable countries and guides.
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN)
ECTN is the standard electronic cargo tracking note used by many English-speaking African destinations. A valid number must be obtained before loading to avoid customs delays at destination.
View GuideBordereau Électronique de Suivi de Cargaison (BESC)
BESC is the French-language electronic cargo tracking note used in Francophone West African countries. It serves the same pre-shipment compliance purpose as ECTN.
View GuideBordereau de Suivi de Cargaison (BSC)
BSC is the cargo tracking note required by Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Senegal, and other destinations for pre-shipment cargo declaration.
View GuideFiche Électronique des Renseignements à l'Importation (FERI)
FERI is mandatory for all imports into the Democratic Republic of Congo. Missing or incorrect FERI can result in heavy penalties and clearance delays.
View GuideAngola CNCA Certificate
CNCA (Conselho Nacional de Carregadores de Angola) is the pre-shipment compliance certificate issued by Angola's National Shippers Council for all sea imports.
View GuideGabon BIETC Certificate
BIETC is Gabon's electronic import tracking certificate for pre-shipment cargo declaration. RORO and vehicle shipments may require additional documents.
View GuideCargo Tracking Note (CTN)
CTN is the cargo tracking note used by Djibouti, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and others — functionally equivalent to ECTN for pre-shipment compliance.
View GuideGhana ETCN Certificate
ETCN is Ghana's electronic cargo tracking note. All sea freight imports into Ghana require a valid number before loading.
View GuideNigeria Integrated Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN)
ICTN is Nigeria's Integrated Cargo Tracking Note — a mandatory pre-shipment declaration for all sea imports into Nigeria.
View GuideEgypt Advance Cargo Information Declaration (ACID)
ACID is Egypt's Advance Cargo Information Declaration. Importers must register in Egypt's customs system and obtain an ACID number before loading.
View GuideSudan ACD Certificate
ACD is Sudan's cargo tracking/declaration certificate. Imports into Sudan require a valid number validated before loading.
View GuideGuinea-Bissau CEE Certificate
CEE is Guinea-Bissau's electronic cargo tracking certificate. A valid number is required before loading for all imports.
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