Senegal BSC Required Documents

Bill of Lading

What It Is:

A document issued by the carrier or shipping line, confirming the shipment details and voyage information.

What We Need From It:

• Shipper and consignee
• Notify party
• Vessel and voyage
• Port of loading & discharge
• Container numbers & seal numbers
• Description of goods

Important Notes:

• Master BL must be dated and signed for the BSC to be validated

Commercial Invoice

What It Is:

A document showing the value of the goods being shipped.

What We Need From It:

• Goods value
• Currency
• Incoterm

Important Notes:

• Must match the goods mentioned on the bill of lading

Freight Invoice

What It Is:

A document showing the cost of the ocean freight.

What We Need From It:

• Freight value

Important Notes:

• Not required if the freight value is listed on the commercial invoice