African Export, Import & Investment Services
Operating since 1983 with 3 branches in Turkey, 5 regional hubs in Africa, 4 offices in Europe, and 89 distributorships across 25 countries: our core operations focus on Export, Import & Investment (www.coidet.com), supported by on-demand container logistics.
Core Capabilities in African Operations
From your factory floor to destination buyers across Africa, we deliver seamless foreign trade and logistics execution.
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.
Explore Service DetailsAfrican 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.
Explore Service DetailsAfrican 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.
Explore Service DetailsExclusive 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.
Explore Service DetailsAfrican Raw Material Sourcing & Import Representation
Sourcing and inspecting African agricultural and mineral commodities (cashews, cocoa, sesame, coffee, timber) directly on site for international buyers.
Explore Service DetailsAfrican 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.
Explore Service DetailsFrequently 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.