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BESC Certificate Guide

Bordereau Électronique de Suivi de Cargaison (BESC)

Also known as: Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

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.

Key Points

Standard name in Francophone West Africa
Must be validated before loading
Mandatory for Benin, Cameroon, Mali, and others

Countries Requiring BESC

FAQ

What is the difference between BESC and ECTN?

They are functionally the same certificate — the destination country determines which name is used.

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