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What is a Democratic Republic of the Congo FERI Certificate?
The Congo FERI (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory document for shipments to the Republic of Congo. It verifies cargo details, ensuring compliance with regulations and customs procedures. The FERI helps in tracking and monitoring shipments, promoting efficient trade and reducing delays at ports.
Who Needs a Congo FERI?
- Exporters and importers shipping goods to the Republic of Congo.
- Freight forwarders handling shipments to Congo.
- Shipping companies managing ocean transport to Congo ports.
How to Obtain a Congo FERI?
1
Submit Required Documents
Provide the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Freight Invoice, and other supporting documents.
2
Processing & Validation
Your application will be reviewed, and any missing details will be requested.
3
FERI Issuance
Once approved, you’ll receive the validated ECTN, which must be included in shipping documents.
Consequences of Not Having an FERI
- Heavy fines at the destination
- Delays in cargo clearance
- Risk of cargo being returned or rejected
What are the required documents?
- Bill of Lading: A draft copy can be used initially, but the final version is necessary for validation.
- Commercial Invoice: This should detail the goods being shipped, including their value and currency (USD or EUR).
- Freight Invoice: Required if the freight charges are not specified in the commercial invoice, and it should be in the same currency.
- Packing List: This document contains all the details of the goods, especially the total weight.
You must validate the FERI before the 5th day after the departure at the latest. But it is suggested to validate the certificate before the vessel departs. If it is not validated it in the given time, the cost of the certificate will be 50% higher. If the ship arrives without a certificate, you will face a fine, equivalent to the value of the certificate plus the regulation charges determined by the authorities. And on top of that, your shipment will not have an entry clearance.
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.
