What is a Cameroon BESC Certificate?
The Cameroon BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) Certificate is a mandatory cargo tracking document for shipments to Cameroon. Issued before departure, it contains essential cargo details, ensuring compliance with regulations. Without it, penalties or shipment delays may occur. It helps authorities monitor trade, enhance security, and streamline logistics.
Who Needs a Cameroon BESC?
- Exporters & Shippers – Businesses or individuals shipping goods to Cameroon must obtain a BESC certificate before departure.
- Freight Forwarders & Logistics Companies – Responsible for ensuring compliance with Cameroonian regulations and obtaining the BESC for their clients.
- Importers in Cameroon – Must ensure that their suppliers secure a valid BESC to avoid shipment delays, fines, or clearance issues.
What are the required documents?
- Bill of Lading: It contains details about the exporter, the importer, the weight of the goods, the shipping line, the vessel name, etc.
- Commercial Invoice: It includes the details of the goods, the freight cost, the incoterm, and some other charges if there is any, etc.
- Freight Invoice: This is only required if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
- Export Customs Declaration: This is a document that is prepared by the Customs Officials of the exporter country and lists the goods getting transported and has a detailed description of them.
- Packing List: This document contains all the details of the goods, especially the total weight.
Why work with us?
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Expert Knowledge
Our team is highly knowledgeable about CNCA and ARCCLA regulations, which allows us to guide you effectively through the certification process.
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Comprehensive Support
We provide end-to-end assistance, from initial consultation to post-certification compliance, ensuring that all your needs are met.
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Quick and Efficient Process
We streamline the certification process, helping you avoid delays and obtain the necessary certifications as quickly as possible.
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Tailored Solutions
We understand that every aviation business is unique. We offer customized services to fit your specific needs, ensuring the best outcome for your business.
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International Standards
We ensure that all certifications meet both Angolan regulations and international standards, which is essential for operating globally.
The BESC certificate must be validated five days before the vessel arrives at the latest. If it isn’t validated, by then, you’d have to pay twice the amount of the BESC cost plus the regulation charges determined by the Cameroon National Port Officials.
Certificate cost depends on the number of Bill of Ladings and the containers, the country of origin, the port of discharge, etc. This is why we can’t give you an exact price for the CTN. But if you share your shipment’s details with us we can provide you the best charges for your certificate. We offer free quotation.
