Democratic Republic of Congo

The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note, abbreviated to B.E.S.C, covers the statistical, identification, transport cost control, security and traceability needs of trade and traffic of goods coming from, going to or in transit via the Republic of Democratic Republic of Congo.

ECTN PRICE

SHIPMENT

Cost

QUOTA

PRODUCT

Container 20’

60 EUR

1 / ECTN

All

Container 40’

110 EUR

1 / ECTN

All

Bulk

0.50 EUR

1 ton / ECTN

Necessities, pharmaceutical products, petroleum products, mineral water and grey cements

General Cargo, Roro, LCL

4 EUR

1 ton / ECTN

General Cargo, Roro, LCL

 

NB : The associated service fees are set at 40 EUR per Bill of Lading (BL). These fees are calculated and paid individually for each BL, ensuring complete transparency in the management and tracking of transactions.

Requirements
  • Bill of Lading – A draft copy can be used for the draft.
  • Commercial Invoice
  • The email and phone number for the shipper and consignee
  • Consignee's tax payer number
  • Freight Invoice – It is necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
  • Export Customs Declaration – Details have to be the same across all documents if it is not cross-trade
  • Packing List – Details have to be the same as the Commercial Invoice