Pelship Team provides the definitive authority and expert oversight required for cargo entering the Republic of Guinea. In accordance with the mandates enforced by the official authorities, all maritime shipments destined for Conakry must be covered by a compulsory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN), also known as a BESC.
Pelship Offshore SAL is the officially nominated and authorized agent for Guinea (Conakry) as of June 2023. Shippers and forwarders are requested to follow this official procedure to ensure a transparent, friction-free customs clearance process.
Compliance Checklist
Mandatory Status: The ECTN is a strict legal requirement for all cargo arriving at the Port of Conakry.
Enforcement: This procedure is imposed directly by the official Guinean authorities to effectively monitor import traffic; compliance is non-negotiable for the legal discharge and clearing of goods.
The Pelship Advantage: For a smooth import procedure at destination, we strongly suggest indicating your valid BESC number on the Bill of Lading prior to the issuance of originals to shippers.
Operational Risk: Navigating Guinea’s customs without an officially validated ECTN exposes your shipment to severe administrative penalties, clearing difficulties, and costly port delays.
The Pelship Promise: In a landscape of shifting rules, we serve as your Knowledge Hub. We verify every change at the source, ensuring that your compliance is handled with care and proper guidance.
Protect your supply chain and prevent costly delays by submitting your high-resolution PDF documents (under 2MB per file) to the Pelship Team today for expert drafting and compliance validation.
Documents required:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial invoice / Freight invoice
- Packing List
- Export Customs Declaration
Regulations
- Dated draft BL should be submitted with initial set of documents presented.
- Post-Validation Amendments: While it is possible to make amendments after your certificate has been finalized, please note that official amendment fees are imposed by the authorities for any post-validation changes.
- For smooth import procedures at destination, we strongly suggest you indicate a valid BESC number on the BL prior issuance of originals to shippers.