International Export & Import Trade Guide
Explore our complete reference guides covering export & import procedures, mandatory sea (B/L, BESC/ECTN) and road (CMR) shipping documents, international banking payment methods (L/C, CAD), Incoterms 2020, and container dimensions.
Container CBM Calculator & Dimensions
Interactive carton/pallet CBM volume simulator and complete internal dimensions chart for 20' DC, 40' DC, 40' HC, and Reefer containers.
Open Container CBM CalculatorContainer Ocean Freight & Transit Calculator
Simulate indicative 20ft/40ft container freight costs, transit days, and mandatory BESC/ECTN waiver requirements across 24 African destinations.
Open Freight Rate Calculator9 Essential Foreign Trade Guides
What 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 Guide5,000+ Verified Export Products, Technical Datasheets & Price Lists
Explore our complete B2B export product catalogues covering food, solar cold rooms, furniture, prefab buildings, and construction supplies on COIDET.com.
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.
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