Each cargo with final destination Libreville or Port Gentil should be covered by a BIETC (Bordereau d’Identification de Traçabilité des Cargaisons) issued through the official representatives of the Conseil Gabonais des Chargeurs - CGG.
Pelship Offshore SAL is the official authorized agent for issuing the BIETC waiver for the Middle East and the Gulf.
Documents required:
- Bill of Lading (OBL for validation)
- Commercial invoice / Freight invoice
- Packing list
- Export Customs Declaration
- Gray card / pink slip for vehicles
- A special import authorization for “dangerous goods” delivered by the Gabonese Authorities - CGC
Regulations
- The shipper / forwarder / trader must issue his preliminary BIETC (prior agreement validation) through the official representatives of the Conseil Gabonais des Chargeurs (CGC) before cargo boarding at port of loading.
- Final BIETC should be validated (accord définitif) and granted to the shipper as a final visa:
- Failing to comply with this procedure, BIETC will have to be regularized at destination and subjected to penalties.
- Relaxation measure related to the age of used vehicles imported into the Gabonese Republic 10 years maximum, from date of first entry into service, as of January, 26th 2024.
- Insertion of BIETC numbers on BL / Seaway Bill is not required as of April, 22nd, 2024. However, shipowners as well as shippers must ensure that each shipment is covered by a valid BIETC issued by the authorized agent.
Reminder of BIETC Validation Procedure :
1- The Validated Preliminary Agreement (BIETC Draft) is obtained before the loading and departure of the vessel.
2- The Approved Visa (Finalization (BIETC Validated)) is obtained after the ship's departure, upon presentation of the final BL, within the deadlines according to zones, as follows:
- Africa zone : 5 + 5(COVID-19) days after vessel departure
- Europe zone : 10 + 5(COVID-19) days after vessel departure
- America zone : 15 + 5(COVID-19) days after vessel departure
- Asia, Oceania, Middle East zone : 15 + 5(COVID-19) days after vessel departure
Please note that failure to comply with validation deadlines constitutes an offence punishable by a fine (Penalty).