The Benin BESC must be validation prior to vessel arrival in the destination port. Missing this deadline is a very common cause of delays and heavy penalties.
If your shipment is on the water, please contact AfricaCTN to ensure your BESC is validated prior to the deadline.
This guide explains the Benin BESC validation deadline, submission window and common causes of delay.
Benin BESC Validation Deadline
The Benin must be validated prior to vessel arrival. That means:
- The filing must be started minimum 3-5 days prior to vessel arrival
- The draft BESC must be reviewed and approved by the shipper
- The invoice must be paid
If your shipments is on the water and you need your Benin BESC, please contact AfricaCTN and we will help expedite your BESC submission to ensure you meet the deadline.
Submission Window Requirements
We typically recommend submitting all necessary documents at least 3-5 days prior to vessel arrival. This ensures there is enough time to generate the draft, approve it, pay the invoice and submit the draft for final validation.
The documents required to submit the BESC for validation are the BL, commercial invoice, freight invoice, export declaration and vehicle titles (if applicable).
Common Causes of Delay
When getting the Benin BESC the most common causes of delays are typically:
- Mismatching VIN numbers between documents
- Incorrect or inconsistent weight between documents
- Not having the vehicle title when shipping vehicles
Summary
The Benin BESC must be validated prior to vessel arrival and the application must be submitted to AfricaCTN at least 3-5 days before the deadline.
For a complete overview and link to submit your Benin BESC application, visit the full guide here.
