Africa Trade Center: Export, Import & Investment Since 1983
Pioneer of Turkey's first export to West Africa in November 1983, A.T.C. Africa Trade Center operates with 3 branches in Turkey, 5 regional hubs in Africa, 4 offices in Europe, and 89 distributorships across 25 countries.
Since November 1983: African Export, Import, Investment & Container Logistics Bridge
Established in Izmir Karşıyaka in 1983, our company executed Turkey's very first export shipment to West Africa in November 1983. Today, we operate with 3 branches in Turkey, 5 regional headquarters in Africa (Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Ivory Coast, and DR Congo), 4 representative offices in Europe, and 89 active distributorships across 25 countries.
Unlike a standalone freight forwarder, our primary business is dedicated to Export, Raw Material Import, and Investment Consulting (showcased on our official product catalog www.coidet.com), supported by on-demand FCL/LCL container logistics and mandatory BESC/ECTN certification for our trade clients.
The A.T.C. Journey: From November 1983 to Today
A.T.C. Corporate Overview (03:09)
The rich heritage of A.T.C., pioneer of Turkey's first export shipments to West Africa in November 1983.
Warehouse Container Loading (03:54)
Forklift container stuffing and maritime lashing of steel security doors, paint barrels, and industrial cargo at our Izmir consolidation warehouse.
Operational Divisions
International Product Catalog & Sourcing Desk (coidet.com)
africa@africatradecenter.net
+90 533 777 70 77Our Guiding Principles
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.