Ivory Coast BSC Certificate

Ivory Coast BSC Certificate

In accordance with the regulations issued by Office Ivoirien des Chargeurs (OIC), a BSC Certificate is mandatory for cargo shipments arriving in Ivory Coast by sea.

BSC stands for Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison, which corresponds to the English term Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN).

A BSC Certificate is required for each individual Bill of Lading. A unique certificate number is assigned to every Bill of Lading, and multiple certificates cannot be issued for the same Bill of Lading. This requirement applies regardless of whether the shipment is LCL (Less than Container Load) or FCL (Full Container Load).

Required Documents

• Bill of Lading
• Commercial Invoice
• Freight Invoice
• Customs Declaration
• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin
• Insurance Policy (for CIF shipments)
• FDI Document obtained from the Importer

Processing Time and Application Procedure

The certificate issuance process typically takes approximately two business days. Send your documents in PDF format; no application forms, form fees, or additional administrative procedures are required.

1. Submit documents via email.
2. We prepare a draft certificate and send it to you with the assigned certificate number.
3. After you review and approve any revisions, we submit the certificate for authority approval, followed by invoicing and payment.
4. Once approved, the final certificate is delivered electronically via email.

To apply, simply send your documents by email.

• Email: info@nesayshipping.com
• WhatsApp: +90 507 311 34 07

Important Notes and Common Reasons for Rejection

• Consistency of all information in the documents is extremely important.
• Approval may be denied if the Shipper and Consignee information differs across documents.
• Inconsistencies in cargo value, freight charges, or other cost elements can lead to rejection.
• Discrepancies in product descriptions, container numbers, gross weight, volume, or similar shipment details may cause denial.

If approval is not granted, a system notification will indicate the reason and required corrective actions; we will handle revisions and resubmit.

Cargo Levy

There is no charge during the draft preparation stage. However, once the approval stage begins, the cargo levy fee payable to the relevant authority is paid in advance by Nesay Shipping & Logistics and is non‑refundable.

Advantages of Working with Nesay Shipping & Logistics

• Direct one‑to‑one communication throughout the process.
• Significantly shorter processing times; no extra forms or fees.
• Competitive pricing and flexible payment terms.
• Extensive expertise and industry experience shared throughout the procedure.
• Efficient, solution‑oriented service from our specialized team.
• Ability to combine certificate services with other logistics solutions.
• Responsive, dedicated support team available at every step.