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BSC Certificate Services

Professional Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC) certificate processing for West African trade. Ensure compliance with Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, and other francophone African countries.

What is a BSC Certificate?

BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) is a cargo tracking document required by several West African francophone countries. Also known as BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons), this certificate ensures proper cargo monitoring and customs compliance.

Francophone Africa Focus

Specifically designed for French-speaking West African countries

Cargo Security

Enhanced security measures for cargo tracking and verification

Penalty Prevention

Avoid costly fines and cargo detention at West African ports

Important Notice

BSC certificates must be obtained before vessel departure. Late applications may result in cargo rejection and significant penalties at destination ports.

BSC Processing Stats

Average Processing:48-72 Hours
Success Rate:99.8%
Countries Served:15+
Urgent Processing:24 Hours

BSC Requirements by Country

Each West African country has specific BSC/BESC requirements and documentation needs. Our specialists ensure full compliance with local regulations.

🇨🇲 FEATURED: CAMEROON BESC SPECIALIST
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Cameroon
BESC
BESC mandatory for all shipments to Douala and Kribi ports - MINCOMMERCE approved

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • BESC Certificate
  • Import License
  • Certificate of Origin
Processing: 24-48 hours
Non-Compliance Penalty

Cargo rejection, 500,000 XAF fine, 15,000 XAF daily storage

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Senegal
BSC
BSC mandatory for all cargo shipments to Dakar port

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin
Processing: 48-72 hours
Non-Compliance Penalty

Up to $5,000 USD fine for non-compliance

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Mali
BESC
BESC required for landlocked trade via neighboring ports

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Freight Invoice
  • Customs Declaration
Processing: 48-96 hours
Non-Compliance Penalty

Cargo detention and additional fees

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Côte d'Ivoire
BSC
BSC certificate mandatory for Abidjan port operations

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Phytosanitary Certificate
Processing: 24-48 hours
Non-Compliance Penalty

Port delays and penalty fees up to $3,000

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Burkina Faso
ECTN/URN
ECTN for cargo transit through neighboring countries

Required Documents:

  • Bill of Lading
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Transit Declaration
Processing: 24-48 hours
Non-Compliance Penalty

Transit delays and additional documentation fees

Common BSC Challenges & Solutions

Avoid costly mistakes with our expert guidance on BSC certificate compliance.

Document Discrepancies

Mismatched information between shipping documents can cause BSC rejection

Our Solution: Our experts verify all document consistency before submission

Late Applications

BSC must be obtained before vessel departure to avoid penalties

Our Solution: We process BSC certificates within 24-48 hours of document receipt

Incomplete Documentation

Missing required documents lead to processing delays

Our Solution: Comprehensive document checklist and verification process

Regulatory Changes

Frequent updates to BSC requirements across West African countries

Our Solution: Real-time monitoring of regulatory changes and compliance updates

BSC Application Timeline

Professional BSC processing with guaranteed compliance and transparent timeline.

Day 1

Document Submission

Required

Submit all required shipping documents via our secure portal

Day 1-2

Document Verification

Processing

Our experts review and verify all documentation for compliance

Day 2-3

Authority Submission

Submitted

Submit BSC application to relevant West African authorities

Day 3-4

Certificate Issuance

Completed

Receive approved BSC certificate and tracking number

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Get expert BSC processing with guaranteed compliance. Avoid penalties and delays.

✓ 99.8% Success Rate
✓ 24-72 Hour Processing
✓ Expert Compliance Support