Exporters wishing to send goods to Benin’s Cotonou Port must obtain a BESC certificate. The BESC certificate is an electronic cargo tracking document requested by the Benin Customs Administration.
Without a BESC certificate, you cannot unload your cargo in Benin, clear it through customs, or deliver it to your importer. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain a BESC certificate before sending goods to Benin.