Chad BESC Procedure
As outlined in a Decree issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure of the Republic of Chad on January 18, 2013, an Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC) is mandatory for all shipments destined for Chad.
All stakeholders—including importers, exporters, and carriers—must comply with this regulation. Customs officers at discharging ports will inspect each shipment only when accompanied by a valid BESC.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Shipments lacking an BESC or BESC (Booking Shipping Certificate) face severe penalties:
- Significant shipping delays
- Demurrage levies and fines
- Cargo seizure
- Fines equal to 100% of goods value imposed on carriers
Required Action
Shippers, exporters, and freight forwarders worldwide must:
- Obtain a validated BESC number through an online platform
- Submit all required shipping documentation
- Ensure compliance before shipment departure
For questions and assistance with the Chad BESC procedure, contact GetCTN's support team.
Official sources
Chad BESC: official notices
The Chad BESC is required by the Chad shippers’ council; the Cameroon transit rule is set by Cameroon’s shippers’ council (CNCC).
- Investir au Cameroun (22 Jun 2026): CNCC suspends the BESC for transit cargo on the Douala–N’Djamena and Douala–Bangui corridors
- ANTASER notices: Chad BESC mandatory since January 2013
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Top 3 causes of Chad BESC problems
- The Bill of Lading has no shipped-on-board date.
- The commercial invoice is missing, has no Incoterm, or does not state Chad as the destination.
- Package types differ between the Bill of Lading and the invoice (pallets on one, boxes on the other).
Official BESC Document Sample
Verify the layout, stamps, and BESC customs format of a validated Chad loading certificate:
