African Export, Import & Investment Consulting
Backed by 43+ years of expertise, 5 African hubs, and 89 distributorships across 25 countries: market entry, investment consulting, verified buyer matchmaking, and L/C security.
Related African Trade Routes
Explore other target markets in this region, port transit times, and export opportunities.
Senegal Export & Import
Direct maritime export, import and shipping route between Turkey/Global ports and Senegal (Dakar Port (Port Autonome de Dakar)). Transit: 18 – 22 Days, mandatory BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Ghana Export & Import
Direct maritime export, import and shipping route between Turkey/Global ports and Ghana (Tema Port (Port of Tema)). Transit: 22 – 26 Days, mandatory CTN (Cargo Tracking Note) waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Nigeria Export & Import
Direct maritime export, import and shipping route between Turkey/Global ports and Nigeria (Lagos Apapa Port). Transit: 24 – 30 Days, mandatory SONCAP / Form M Sistemi waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) Export & Import
Direct maritime export, import and shipping route between Turkey/Global ports and Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) (Abidjan Port (Port Autonome d'Abidjan)). Transit: 20 – 25 Days, mandatory BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions and expert answers regarding African trade, ocean freight, BESC certification, and port clearance procedures.
Since 1983, ATC has provided turnkey foreign trade consulting, container shipping (FCL/LCL), express air freight, and commercial agency across 24 West, Central, and Southern African nations, notably Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Angola, and The Gambia.
BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) or ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory customs tracking certificate required by African port authorities prior to vessel departure. Cargo cannot clear customs without it. ATC processes and validates all tracking certificates within 24 hours.
From main Turkish ports (Izmir, Istanbul, Mersin), container transit to West African ports (Dakar, Tema, Abidjan) takes an average of 18 to 26 days. Transit to Central and Southern African ports (Douala, Pointe-Noire, Luanda) ranges between 25 and 35 days.
The most secure payment methods are Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (Confirmed L/C) and advance wire transfer (Advance T/T). With 43+ years of local presence, ATC verifies buyer credibility and bank solvency to eliminate non-payment risks.
Yes. For shipments that do not fill a full container, we provide secure LCL consolidation billed per cubic meter (CBM). For urgent samples and high-priority goods, our Istanbul-based Express Air Cargo delivers door-to-airport within 2 to 4 business days.
Take a Secure and Fast Step into African Markets
Contact our foreign trade desk directly for export product pricing (coidet.com), African raw material imports, container freight rates, and mandatory BESC/ECTN waivers.