BSC Certificate Service to Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) – Kunna Logistics

Are you exporting goods to Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) and need support to obtain the BSC certificate?
Kunna Logistics, a specialist in international logistics, provides professional services to obtain the BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) – a mandatory certificate for all shipments imported into this country.

🌍 Geographical Location of Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)

Ivory Coast (also known as Côte d’Ivoire) is a country in West Africa with nearly 500 km of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Key ports include:

  • Port of Abidjan – The main port and the largest transport hub in West Africa

  • Port of San Pedro – The country’s second largest commercial port

This strategic location makes Ivory Coast a leading logistics and trade center in the region, especially for maritime routes between Africa, Asia, and Europe.

IVORY COAST (Côte d’Ivoire) - BSC
IVORY COAST (Côte d’Ivoire) – BSC

📄 What is BSC?

BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons), also called CTN or ECTN, is the electronic cargo tracking certificate required for all shipments transported to Ivory Coast.

Introduced by the Côte d’Ivoire Shippers Council (OIC) since 2003, BSC aims to:

  • Effectively track shipments

  • Ensure customs compliance

  • Improve transparency and shipping efficiency

Since 2013, BSC certificates are no longer issued at the destination port but must be issued and validated at the port of origin before goods arrive.

⚠️ Consequences of Not Having a Valid BSC

  • Cargo will be denied customs clearance and returned to the exporting country

  • Fines of double the certificate fee plus surcharges imposed by Ivory Coast Customs and ports

  • Additional fines of USD 2,500 per bill if customs declarations have errors or require amendments

  • Damage to company reputation and shipment delays

🛠️ Who Needs to Apply for BSC?

All goods imported into Ivory Coast for commercial, business, diplomatic, or personal purposes require a BSC certificate. The responsibility for applying lies with:

  • The Shipper

  • Or the Freight Forwarder

📋 Required Documents for BSC Application to Ivory Coast

  • Bill of Lading – Draft used to create the preliminary BSC; the original must be available before validation

  • Commercial Invoice – Commercial invoice with detailed shipment information

  • Freight Invoice – Required if freight charges are not included in the commercial invoice

  • Export Customs Declaration – Must match all other documents

  • Packing List – Including reference numbers, date, container numbers, types, and seal numbers

  • Certificate of Origin – Proof of the goods’ origin

  • Local Certificate of Insurance – Mandatory insurance provided by the importer in Ivory Coast

  • FDI (Fiche de Déclaration à l’Importation) – To be obtained by the importer in Ivory Coast

⏳ BSC Validation Deadline

The BSC certificate must be validated at least 5 days before the vessel arrives at the Ivory Coast port.

No valid BSC = cargo will not be cleared and will be returned.

Issuance at the destination port is no longer permitted.

✅ Why Choose Kunna Logistics?

  • Extensive experience handling BSC/CTN certificates for African markets

  • 24/7 consulting support for Vietnamese exporters

  • Accurate, fast processing complying with Ivory Coast customs regulations

  • Save costs and time while minimizing risks

  • Trusted by many regular clients for Ivory Coast BSC services

📞 Contact Us for Free Consultation

Let Kunna Logistics assist you with fast, safe, and valid BSC certification when exporting to Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire).

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