Central Africa · Conseil Gabonais des Chargeurs (CGC) document Gabon BIETC Certificate
Get a Gabon BIETC certificate from SCK Representation. Obtain it before shipment and keep your documents consistent to avoid penalties.
Validate before the vessel sails
The BIETC certificate must be fully validated before the vessel departs; CGC does not allow post-departure validations. African shipments must be validated within 5 days of departure, European within 10 days, and American & Asian within 14 days.
No BIETC = fines & demurrage
Exports completed without a validated BIETC certificate are subject to a customs penalty of 100% of the freight manifest value plus additional demurrage.
Required Documents — Gabon BIETC
Gabon BIETC — short explainer
Gabon BIETC: full requirements
Last Updated: 18 December 2025 – Regulations are subject to change.
Importing to Gabon? All imports to Gabon require a validated Bordereau d’Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons (BIETC) certificate issued by the Conseil Gabonais des Chargeurs (CGC) to undergo customs clearance.
Gabon is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital and largest city is Libreville, and the official language is French. The population is around 2 million. Gabon has a diverse culture with influences from the indigenous tribes, European colonizers, and the African diaspora.
How to Get the Gabon BIETC Certificate
To start the certification process, you must share PDF copies of the documents. There is no need to send hard copies. Please ensure all documents are final and have no discrepancies, as corrections are subject to rejection.
CGC Cargo Tracking Regulations
[!IMPORTANT] Pre-Validation Mandate: The BIETC certificate must be fully validated before the vessel departs. CGC regulations do not allow post-departure validations.
Additionally, strict validation deadlines apply depending on the loading origin:
- African Shipments: Must be validated within 5 days of the vessel departure date.
- European Shipments: Must be validated within 10 days of the vessel departure date.
- American & Asian Shipments: Must be validated within 14 days of the vessel departure date.
[!CAUTION] Non-Compliance Penalty: Exports completed without a validated BIETC certificate are subject to a customs penalty of 100% of the freight manifest value plus additional demurrage.
What a validated Gabon BIETC looks like
A certificate we filed, with the customer fields masked. Use it to check the layout, where the authority stamp sits and where the reference number is printed.
Gabon BIETC: the complete guide
Issuing authority, required documents, application process, timeline and the rules that apply — in one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the same BIETC number for multiple shipments?
When must the BIETC be validated?
What happens if there is a mismatch in documents?
What is the penalty for non-compliance?
How long does it take to get approval?
Our team should be informed as soon as the shipment details are clear to let them release the Invoice. The payment must be completed in advance for the release of the BIETC reference. The certificate will be reserved for shipment. Once all required documents are provided, a draft of the BIETC certificate will be shared with the applicant. First, our team needs confirmation on the draft and original bill of lading copy. Afterwards, the certificate will be submitted for the approval of the Gabon CGC authorities. This process usually takes a few days, but a week should be expected in planning.
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