Cameroon Suspends Cargo Tracking Requirement for Transit Goods

The National Council of Shippers of Cameroon (CNCC) has suspended the mandatory Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) for goods in transit, effective immediately and until further notice. This decision aims to facilitate trade and improve the flow of goods along regional corridors that serve landlocked countries like Chad and the Central African Republic.

Announced on June 15, 2026, by the CNCC's Director General, the suspension applies to all stakeholders in the logistics and foreign trade chain. This includes shippers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, transporters, and other economic operators involved in the movement of goods through Cameroon.

The CNCC stated that this suspension is a direct implementation of recommendations from a recent tripartite forum involving Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of traffic on major transit routes while maintaining essential mechanisms for cargo traceability. This move is expected to reduce administrative burdens and operational constraints for businesses engaged in regional trade, supporting broader sub-regional efforts to boost logistics competitiveness and simplify commercial exchanges.

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The Conseil National des Chargeurs du Cameroun (CNCC) has announced the suspension of the exigibility of the Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons (BESC) for goods in transit.