Waiver Information
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Cameroon - Electronic Cargo Tracking Note

The Cameroon National Shipper's Council (CNCC - Conseil National des Chargeurs Camerounais) as from 1st February 2005 will be implementing the use of an 'Electronic Cargo Tracking Note' (ECTN). This note must be issued for all shipments/bills of lading to the Republic of Cameroon.

Export Cargo
Shippers must obtain a BESC from CNCC office in Douala prior to loading cargo, and attach it to export customs documents. Should they fail to do so, they can still obtain the document within 5 days following vessel’s sailing date with, however, a penalty which may arise to 50 % of BESC initial amount.

Import Cargo
Shippers must obtain a BESC from CNCC agent in the country of origin prior to loading cargo. The Bill of Lading must state the BESC number. Should shippers fail to follow the procedure, they may still obtain the mandatory document within 5 days prior to vessel’s arrival date with, however, a penalty which may arise to 50 % of BESC initial amount.

Transhipment/Transit Cargo
The BESC does apply to transit and transhipment cargo.

Please click here for a list of worldwide agency offices responsible for the issuing of Cameroon Waivers.