BSC – Senegal (Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison)

📄 Document type

• Mandatory electronic certificate for all cargo destined for Senegal.

• It must be obtained before shipment, and its number must appear on the BL (Bill of Lading).

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👤 Who should process it?

• Exporter (company that makes the shipment)

• Authorized freight forwarder or freight agent, using the exporter’s information.

• ✔️ Responsible for issuing the Waiver: Shipper

• ✔️ It is recommended to issue at source.

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📑 Documents necessary

1. Bill of Lading (BL) – draft or final

2. Commercial Invoice

3. Packing List

4. Copy of the Customs Export Document (DUA) or Levante

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🕒 Deadlines

• The number of BSC must be reflected in the BL.

• It must be processed before the vessel departs from the port of origin.

• It is recommended to validate the Waiver at least 5 days before arrival at the port of Dakar.

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❗ Consequences of not processing it

• Cargo retention at the port of Dakar

• Severe fines imposed on the exporter

• Major delays in delivery

• Additional costs for storage and penalties

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📍 Where it is processed

• Through agents authorized by the Conseil National des Chargeurs de Senegal (CNSC).

• Some agents operate from Europe and offer online management.

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💸 BSC rates – Senegal

🔹 RORO / LCL / HBL

• Surcharges for BL with >5 Teus:

  • Europe & Africa: +15 €

  • America & Asia: +35 €

• FCL: €20 x TEU / €50 x Veh / €65 x HBL

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➕ Surcharges and other costs

1. Waiver cancellation after sending the draft: +60 €

2. Validated Waiver modification: +€50

3. BL with DUA >8 HS Codes: +€30 for each section of 8 HS Codes

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✅ Regulations and operational rules

• It is mandatory to add the BSC number to the BL (provided when requesting the Waiver).

• To validate the Waiver, a final BL (not a DRAFT) is required.

• It is recommended to validate the Waiver 5 days prior to arrival at the port to avoid fines or surcharges.

• The responsibility for issuing the waiver lies with the shipper.