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Although they may seem the same, each of these certificates has specific characteristics depending on the country. Discover their key differences and avoid errors when exporting. <\/h2>\n

When exporting to Africa, one of the most common (and sometimes most confusing) terms is waiver<\/strong>. This term encompasses several types of cargo tracking certificates, including: CTN, BESC, ECTN y FERI<\/strong>. Are they the same? Not exactly. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc What do they have in common?<\/h3>\n

All these documents are required by certain African countries. before shipment of goods<\/strong>. They serve to control incoming cargo, prevent tax fraud, and optimize logistics flow at ports. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udd9a Main differences<\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udd39 CTN (Cargo Tracking Note)<\/strong>
Used by countries such as Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its main function is to track and record cargo. It is one of the most common and generic formats. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 BESC (Bordereau \u00c9lectronique de Suivi des Cargaisons)<\/strong>
Adopted by countries such as Senegal <\/strong>and Benin<\/strong>. It is more formal and highly regulated. It can include the importer’s tax information, such as the NINEA in Senegal.
\u27a1\ufe0f You can consult the complete guide to BESC for Senegal<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)<\/strong>
It is used in countries such as Guinea<\/strong>, Togo<\/strong>, Libya<\/strong>, and the Congo<\/strong>. Although it is similar to the CTN, its management is more centralized and may require prior authorization<\/strong> from the Shippers’ Council.
\u27a1\ufe0f More information is available in our guinea Conakry waiver guide.<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 FERI (Fiche Electronique de Renseignement \u00e0 l\u2019Importation)<\/strong>
Specific to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa)<\/strong>. It includes detailed information on the product, CIF value, consignee, and importing company. It is intended for informational purposes prior to customs clearance. <\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Conclusion:<\/strong>
Although all these certificates are grouped under the term “waiver,” their differences can significantly affect your logistics operations. Using the incorrect format or failing to process it in a timely manner can result in sanctions, fines, or cargo blockages at ports such as Dakar, Luanda, or Conakry<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Are you going to export to Africa? Check out our country guides to find out which waiver you need:<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 Guide to Angola<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
\ud83d\udc49 Guide to Congo<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
\ud83d\udc49 Guide to Senegal<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
\ud83d\udc49 Guide to Guinea<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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