What Happens When a Bill of Lading Is Split During the Angola CNCA Process

What Happens When a Bill of Lading Is Split During the Angola CNCA Process?

Destination: Angola | Certificate Type: CNCA | Case Focus: Split Bill of Lading during CNCA draft process

This case study explains how a last-minute Bill of Lading split during the Angola CNCA process was resolved under time pressure by guiding the client through obtaining a MINCO stamp for an existing DU, restructuring the application into two drafts, and securing timely issuance of two CNCA certificates before vessel arrival.

A client applied for a CNCA draft for a shipment to Angola by submitting the required documents, such as the Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice, and Documento Único (DU). After reviewing the documents, we confirmed everything was correct and sent the draft to the client for checking.

Soon after, the shipping line made a last-minute change and split the Bill of Lading into three separate documents. This caused the client to have three Bills of Lading and three revised invoices, but the DU remained the same. The client wasn’t sure how to proceed and contacted us for help.

We explained that, for Angola shipments, the DU is mandatory, and when the DU is used for multiple shipments (like in this case), it must have a MINCO stamp from the Ministério do Comércio e Indústria. We helped the client get this stamp on the existing DU.

Once the stamped DU was ready, we updated the drafts to reflect the new documents. Each draft was aligned with the corresponding Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, and freight invoice, and we applied the MINCO-stamped DU to all drafts. We double-checked all the information to ensure it was correct.

After the client confirmed the drafts, we submitted them to the relevant authorities. The review was completed smoothly, and three CNCA certificates were issued for the three Bills of Lading.

The certificates were delivered to the client before the vessel arrived at the destination port, allowing the shipment to continue without delays or penalties.

This case shows how we can handle unexpected situations, like a split Bill of Lading, during the CNCA process. By guiding the client through the regulatory steps and quickly adjusting to last-minute changes, we ensured the shipment was cleared on time.If you face a similar issue with a shipment to Angola or any country requiring CNCA or ECTN, feel free to contact us for assistance.