BENIN BESC
Necessary Documents for Getting Benin BESC Ceritifacate
. Bill of lading ( Draft bill of lading issuance is allowed. )
. Commercial invoice
. Freight invoice (If commercial invoice does not specify the value of the freight.)
. Export Declaration
. Packing List
Benin Ports
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Cotonou
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Bohicon
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Glazoue
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Porto-Novo
Capital
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Porto-Novo
Population
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13.35 million
What is the process for obtaining a Benin BESC?
1- Send documents to info@expressctn.com
2- You will receive certificate draft and invoice
3- Carefully review the certificate draft and approve if all information is correct (Correction fees may be charged for requested changes after validation)
4- After payment is made, it will be submitted for validation.
5- At the end of the validation process, your final certificate will be sent to your email address.
What is Benin BESC Certificate ?
The Benin BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi de Cargaison) Certificate is necessary for all shipments going to Benin. It's used to control and monitor goods coming into the country. This certificate helps track cargo. Following the BESC rule is important to keep cargo processes running smoothly and to prevent possible fines or delays when importing. Both senders and shipping firms should focus on getting the BESC Certificate to make trading with Benin easier.
What Kind of a Country is Benin?
Porto-Novo serves as the capital of this nation, covering an area spanning 114,763 square kilometers. With a population of approximately 13.7 million people, it boasts a rich linguistic tapestry, with French being the official language alongside a multitude of indigenous languages such as Fon, Yom, Yoruba, Gun, Baatonum, Biali, Dendi, and Fulfulde. Life expectancy stands at 60 years for men and 63 years for women.
Languages
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French
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Fon
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Yom
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Yoruba
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Gun
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Baatonum
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Biali
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Dendi
Area
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112,622 km2
What is the Difference Between Benin BESC and Benin ECTN, Are They Both Different Certificates?
They both represent the same certificate; BESC (Bordereau électronique de Suivi de Cargaison) is the French abbreviation, while ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is the English.
Do I have to get a BESC certificate? What happens if I don't get a certificate?
If you don't get your validated BESC certificate when your cargo reaches the destination port, you may have to pay a penalty fee and you might experience delays in the unloading process of your cargo, and you may also be required to pay demurrage and storage fees.