Sierra Leone

The Electronic Cargo Tracking Note, abbreviated to B.E.S.C, covers the statistical, identification, transport cost control, security and traceability needs of trade and traffic of goods coming from, going to or in transit via the Republic of Sierra Leone.

ECTN PRICE

SHIPMENT

Cost

QUOTA

Container 20’

105 USD

1 / ECTN

Container 40’

210 USD

1 / ECTN

Roro less than 5T

108 USD

1 / ECTN

Roro 5 tons to 10 tons

204 USD

1 / ECTN

Roro 10 tons to 15 tons 312 USD 1 / ECTN

Roro 15 tons and above

416 USD

1 / ECTN

Bulk, Break-bulk & Conventional

0.9 USD

1 ton

 

NB : The associated service fees are set at 40 USD per Bill of Lading (BL). These fees are calculated and paid individually for each BL, ensuring complete transparency in the management and tracking of transactions.

Requirements
  • Bill of Lading – A draft copy can be used for the draft.
  • Commercial Invoice
  • The email and phone number for the shipper and consignee
  • Consignee's tax payer number
  • Freight Invoice – It is necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
  • Export Customs Declaration – Details have to be the same across all documents if it is not cross-trade
  • Packing List – Details have to be the same as the Commercial Invoice