Liberia Cargo Number Document
The National Port Authority (NPA) has informed all stakeholders—importers, exporters, and carriers—about mandatory documentation requirements.
Key Requirements
The BESC Certificate/Advance Cargo Declaration (BESC) system became effective on January 1, 2019 for all shipments to any destination port, including transit through Liberia.
Shippers, exporters, and forwarders at ports worldwide must:
- Obtain a validated Liberia CTN Certificate through the online platform
- Submit required shipping documents
- Ensure each Bill of Lading is covered by a valid, unique BESC Number
- Insert the BESC number in the Cargo Manifest
Compliance & Penalties
Shipments lacking a valid BESC number certificate will not be loaded from the port of loading. Fines may be applied.
"Above mentioned fines and any further consequences and expenses due to a change of vessel, extra handling or amended routing will be for the account, and responsibility, of the Shipper."
Official sources
Official Liberia CTN (BESC) sources
The Liberia cargo tracking note is implemented by the National Port Authority (NPA).
- U.S. International Trade Administration: Liberia import requirements (NPA cargo tracking note system)
- AJOT: carrier notice on the Liberia cargo tracking note taking effect in 2019
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Top 3 causes of Liberia CTN rejection
- CTN number missing on the cargo description of the BL.
- Commercial invoice does not show the FOB value, freight value, and insurance breakdown.
- Mismatch in the number of packages or total weight between the BL and packing list.
Official CTN Document Sample
Verify the layout, stamps, and CTN customs format of a validated Liberia loading certificate:
