Mali BSC
Mandatory document for all ports in Mali.
Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, and shipping goods to this country can be complicated without the proper documentation.
Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC) is a mandatory loading certificate for all shipments to Mali that ensures your cargo is cleared quickly and efficiently. Failing to present the BSC document can lead to severe consequences and a hefty fine.
Get your BSC today and don’t let shipping to Mali become a headache.
What is Mali BSC Certificate?
A BSC certificate must be delivered in accordance with MNSC (Mali National Shippers Council) standards within 5 days of the ship’s departure or 5 days before the ship’s arrival at the port.
A fine equivalent to the cost of the BSC document plus any extra regulation costs determined by MNSC will be charged for shipping or arriving without a BSC or giving false information on the certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Which documents are required for Mali BSC?
The following documents are mandatory for the Mali BSC certificate.
- Bill of Lading (Applications can be made with draft copy)
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice (it is not necessary if the freight value is indicated on Commercial Invoice)
To start the certification process, send PDF versions of the required documents to info@globalctn.com. For the issuance of BSC certifications, hard copies are not required.
Please make sure you send the final documents that don’t require revisions. After the certificates have been validated, a penalty cost will be applied for revisions.
General FAQs
Each BESC number is unique and limited to one shipment. Every cargo needs to get its own validated BESC certificate.
Only a BESC certificate for Mali is required for a shipment traveling via Senegal with Mali as its final destination.
Mali is a landlocked country, so you should find out if a certificate is also needed at the port of arrival. The ports of Abidjan (Ivory Coast) and Dakar (Senegal) handle the vast bulk of the goods traveling to the country. For transit loading between Ghana (Tema) and the Ivory Coast (Abidjan), no BESC certificate is required, just a Mali BESC certificate needs to be provided.
The ports that are mostly utilized for imports that are transited through Mali are Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Conakry (Guinea), and Dakar (Senegal), which also manage all of Mali’s marine trade. An essential stop for the Republic of Mali is Dakar (Senegal).
If the bill of lading lists Abidjan, Conakry, or Dakar as the port of discharge, you should double-check the shipment’s final destination to be sure it isn’t traveling to a landlocked nation. Cotonou (Benin) and Tema (Ghana) might also be considered for importing goods into the Republic of Mali in addition to these ports. Ghana does not have an ECTN application, but Benin’s ECTN is necessary for transit freight.
An initial draft of the BESC certificate will be shared with your side after all necessary documentation has been submitted. Following that, we require your approval of the draft and payment.
The certificate will next be submitted for the Malian authorities’ approval. Normally, this procedure takes a few days, but you should anticipate a week.
You do not need to obtain an Ivory Coast BSC certificate if your freight is traveling via Abidjan (Ivory Coast). Only products being imported require an Ivory Coast BSC. Therefore, all that is required from you to complete the shipment is a Mali BESC certificate.
Yes, the Mali BESC is mandatory for all types of cargo entering Mali, regardless of the mode of transport or the nature of the goods. This requirement ensures uniformity and efficiency in monitoring all cargo movements into the country.
Yes, it is possible to amend a Mali BESC if necessary. To make changes, you need to contact your service provider and provide the updated information. Keep in mind that amendments may incur additional processing time and fees.