To reduce food costs in Gabon, the government has waived duties and taxes on certain food products with price caps for three months (March 18 - June 18, 2024). Consequently, the "Conseil Gabonais des Chargeurs" has adjusted administrative fees for BIETC issuance on select essential commodities bound for Gabon (please revert to our newsletter and check HS codes concerned by this decision).
🌍 Exciting Updates on Congo and Gabon Regulations! 🚢✨
🇨🇬 Congo - Pointe Noire:
1- ECTN issuance now within 10 days after the vessel's departure.
2- Submit on time to avoid a 50% penalty fee.
3- Export Customs Declaration also compulsory as of 1st of February 2024.
4- US Federal Regulations exempt American zone ports from additional export declarations.
This grants applicants a more convenient timeframe to attach all required documents, as opposed to the previous 5 working days rule.
🇬🇦 Gabon - Libreville:
🇨🇬Export Customs Declaration now compulsory for Congo
🗣Starting February 1st, 2024, there is a crucial update regarding the issuance of your ECTN for shipments to Congo - Pointe Noire. 📦🌍
📝 Key Update: Export Customs Declaration is now COMPULSORY
To ensure a smooth and compliant process, please be aware that the Export Customs Declaration is mandatory from the specified date.
🗓 Effective Date: February 1st, 2024
🇨🇩Unlocking New Business Horizons in DRC with FERI Support!
We are thrilled to share with you the exciting news that we have been nominated as official agents for Ogefrem, facilitating the issuance of FERIs for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 🇨🇩.
🇧🇫Mandatory ECTN on all BLs for your shipments to Burkina Faso
Notice regarding the obligation to mention the ECTN reference number on the bill of lading for all cargo destined for Burkina Faso.
As official agents for the Levant and Gulf, it is our duty to share with you the below regulation as shared by the authorities:
🇧🇫New Regional Representation for your ECTN to Burkina Faso
As from the 1st of July 2021 Pelship Offshore SAL have been appointed as official authorized agents to issue ECTN certificates for Burkina Faso for cargoes that originates from United Arab Emirates, KSA and Jordan in addition to the countries that were previously part of our scope: Lebanon, Oman, Kuwait, Djibouti and Syria.
🇧🇯 An ECTN for your shipment to Cotonou – Benin?
An ECTN for your shipment to Cotonou – Benin?
All cargo shipped to the port of Cotonou – Benin, should be accompanied by an ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note). Pelican International Services, is an authorized and official agent appointed by BIM e-solutions on behalf of the Shippers Council of Benin for the following countries:
Regional representation for your BIETC - Gabon... Pelship Offshore S.A.L. keeps on expanding!
As from the 1st of July 2020 Pelican International Services and Pelship Offshore SAL have been appointed as official authorized agents to issue BIETC certificates for Gabon for cargoes origination from the following ports:
Lebanon, United Arab Emirates,Turkey, Jordan, Bahrein, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Yemen … in addition to the cross-trade business.