Secure Export & Import and Container Logistics Between Turkey & Africa
Having pioneered Turkey's first export to West Africa in November 1983, A.T.C. Africa Trade Center operates with 3 branches in Turkey, 5 regional headquarters in Africa (Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ivory Coast, DR Congo), 4 offices in Europe, and 89 distributorships across 25 countries—specializing primarily in Export, Import & Investment (coidet.com) alongside supporting FCL/LCL container logistics & BESC certification.
43+ Years (Since 1983)
89 Distributorships / 25 Countries
Export, Import & Investment
FCL / LCL & BESC / ECTN
Our African Export, Import & Investment Solutions
From factory dispatch and commodity sourcing to African port discharge, customs waivers and secure payment clearance, we manage every phase.
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.
Learn MoreAfrican Ocean Container Shipping (FCL / LCL Freight)
Weekly scheduled 20ft, 40ft High Cube, and consolidated container departures from all Turkish ports to 24 West & Central African ports.
Learn MoreAfrican Express Air Cargo Shipping
Urgent sample, spare parts, and commercial air cargo dispatches from Istanbul (IST) to 24 African capitals within 2 to 4 days.
Learn MoreExclusive Commercial Agency & Trade Representation
Acting as exclusive on-the-ground commercial agents for manufacturers seeking sustainable market dominance via our local hubs and branch offices.
Learn MoreAfrican Raw Material Sourcing & Import Representation
Sourcing and inspecting African agricultural and mineral commodities (cashews, cocoa, sesame, coffee, timber) directly on site for international buyers.
Learn MoreAfrican BESC, ECTN & CTN Cargo Waiver Certification
Official issuance and validation of mandatory BESC, ECTN, CTN, and FERI cargo tracking waivers for sea and air shipments across 24 African nations within 24-48 hours.
Learn MoreAfrican Export & Import Trade Hubs
Bilateral export, import, distributorships and weekly container shipments across 24 African nations.
Senegal Export & Import
Direct maritime export and shipping route from Turkey to 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 and shipping route from Turkey to 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 and shipping route from Turkey to Nigeria (Lagos Apapa Port). Transit: 24 – 30 Days, mandatory SONCAP / Form M System waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) Export & Import
Direct maritime export and shipping route from Turkey to 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.
Cameroon Export & Import
Direct maritime export and shipping route from Turkey to Cameroon (Douala Port). Transit: 25 – 32 Days, mandatory BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Gabon Export & Import
Direct maritime export and shipping route from Turkey to Gabon (Owendo Port (Libreville)). Transit: 26 – 34 Days, mandatory BIETC (Bordereau d'Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons) waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Angola Export & Import
Direct maritime export and shipping route from Turkey to Angola (Luanda Port). Transit: 28 – 36 Days, mandatory ARCCLA / Loading Certificate waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
The Gambia Export & Import
Direct maritime export and shipping route from Turkey to The Gambia (Banjul Port (Port of Banjul)). Transit: 20 – 25 Days, mandatory CTN / ENS Waiver Certificate waiver issuance, and turnkey commercial agency.
Key Export Product Groups & Sectors Shipped to Africa
Our extensive export portfolio from food and flour to building materials, agricultural machinery and prefabricated housing. Visit www.coidet.com for full factory catalogs.
Building Materials & Structural Elements Export
Supplying Africa's rapid urbanization with certified Turkish deformed rebar, Portland cement, ceramic tiles, onduline roofing, sandwich panels, and architectural coatings.
Food Commodities, Wheat Flour & Agro Export
Direct containerized supply of bakery wheat flour, durum wheat pasta, refined cooking oil, double-concentrated tomato paste, and confectionery to West & Central African markets.
Agricultural Machinery, Tractors & Milling Plants
Modernizing African agriculture with heavy-duty Turkish field tractors, soil cultivation implements, turnkey compact grain mills, and solar-powered irrigation equipment.
Prefabricated Housing, Worksite Camps & Steel Hangars
Flat-pack demountable containers, modular steel worker accommodation camps, social housing complexes, and heavy industrial hangars designed for rapid containerized shipment.
Containerized Mobile Cold Storage & Blast Freezers
Engineered for fisheries, meat processing, and horticulture: plug-and-play 20ft/40ft reefer container cold rooms and -40°C blast freezer units with solar-hybrid or generator backup.
Automotive Spare Parts, Batteries, Tyres & Lubricants
Engineered for severe commercial fleet and passenger transport conditions: heavy-duty starter batteries, all-steel radial tyres, synthetic lubricants, and complete filtration lines.
Container CBM Calculator, Dimensions & Foreign Trade Guides
Simulate your container loading volume online and explore our step-by-step export, import, customs, and Incoterms guides.
Container CBM Calculator & Container Dimensions (20ft, 40ft, HC)
Enter your carton or pallet dimensions to instantly calculate total CBM, payload and required containers alongside full 20ft/40ft/HC specs.
Open CBM Calculator & SpecsWhat is Export and How Does It Work? Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting to Africa
All legal, commercial, and operational fundamentals of selling goods from Turkey to international and African markets under official customs regulations.
Read GuideStages of Export: 8-Step Process from Proforma Quotation to Port Delivery
The 8 chronological phases of an international export transaction from proforma approval and factory inspection to customs exit and bank settlement.
Read GuideRequired Documents for Sea Freight Export: Bill of Lading (B/L), BESC/ECTN & Customs Docs
All mandatory shipping, customs, and regulatory documents required for smooth FCL/LCL container exports and port clearance across Africa and worldwide.
Read GuideRequired Documents for Road Freight Export: CMR Waybill, TIR Carnet, A.TR & EUR.1
Official road transport and customs transit documents ensuring seamless border crossings for FTL/LTL truck exports across Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East.
Read GuidePayment Methods in International Trade: Letter of Credit (L/C), CAD & Advance Payment
International banking payment mechanisms under ICC (UCP 600) rules designed to protect both exporters and importers in global and African trade.
Read GuideIncoterms 2020 Delivery Terms Explained: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA, DAP & DDP
How freight costs, marine insurance, customs formalities, and cargo risks are divided between seller and buyer under ICC Incoterms 2020 rules.
Read GuideWhat is Import, How Does It Work & Stages of Import (Sourcing from Africa to Turkey)
The complete process of sourcing and importing raw materials, agricultural commodities, and industrial goods into Turkey, featuring ATC's direct African sourcing network.
Read GuideWhat is BESC / ECTN Certificate and How to Obtain It? Mandatory African Shipping Waivers
Complete legal requirements, document checklists, and ATC express validation process for mandatory African Electronic Cargo Tracking Notes (BESC / ECTN / FERI) prior to vessel departure.
Read GuideWhat is HS Code (Harmonized System) & How to Find It? Customs Tariff & Duty Classification Guide
A practical reference guide on 6-digit global HS Codes and 12-digit national customs tariff numbers (GTIP), finding accurate commodity codes, calculating tariffs, and verifying inspection requirements.
Read GuideA.T.C. in the Field: Corporate & Warehouse Operation Videos
Our 40-year African trade journey, product catalogs and authentic container loading operations at our Izmir hub.
Heritage
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Corporate Overview & History
The historic milestone of Turkey's first export to West Africa in November 1983 and our 43+ year continental trade bridge.
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Field Operations
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Container Loading & Lashing
Live forklift loading and professional seaworthy lashing of steel doors, paints and industrial goods at our Izmir hub.
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African Sourcing
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African Resources & Raw Materials
Direct sourcing guide for cocoa, coffee, cashew nuts, shea butter, timber, minerals and African commodities.
Watch VideoAbout A.T.C. Africa Trade Center
Founded in 1983 in Karşıyaka, Izmir, A.T.C. Africa Trade Center executed Turkey's first export to West Africa in November 1983. Today, we operate with 3 branches in Turkey, 5 main headquarters in Africa (Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ivory Coast, DR Congo), and 4 representative offices in Europe.
Backed by 89 active distributorships across 25 countries, our primary business focuses on Export, Import & Investment (via our product portal www.coidet.com), supported by on-demand container logistics (FCL/LCL & BESC waivers).
89 Distributorships in 25 Countries & 5 African Hubs
The leading hub providing direct export, raw material import, and commercial representation across West and Central Africa.
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.