Business

All shipments to Benin Requires BESC document by GETCTN

Published

5 years ago

December 18, 2019

The BESC certificate is requested by Benin Customs Authorities, regarding Benin Custom Regulation N°2006/060, since 28/12/2006. In order to control and manage the export/import traffic of the country.

According to the regulations, the Freight Forwarder or the Exporter must provide the BESC. It may also be called as CTN or ECTN. The Exporter or Freight Forwarder must provide some documents like Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Freight Invoice, Export Customs Declaration and Packing List in order to get the BESC certificate. GetCTN provides this service online, the only thing you need to do is providing documents via email. You do not have to fill any form or no need for complicated requirements for the BESC certificate.

“ The authorized person must validate the BESC at the latest 5 days before the vessel arrives at the destination.” However, no need to worry about this regulation anymore because GetCTN is now providing the BESC certificate within 30 minutes after you provided all the documents.

For the BESC certificate, timing of the agent which you are working with is highly important not to face any clearance problems or to avoid a hefty penalty fee. If you miss taking the BESC certificate or if there is any false information on the BESC certificate, there will be uneconomic penalties. The penalties start with 50.000 CFA for a container without ECTN, and for the false information on the certificate, penalties are twice of the cost of the BESC certificate.

Besides, you need to apply BESC certificate if your shipment is a Container, Bulk, Diplomatic Shipment even it is a Personal Cargo.

For your further questions, GetCTN is glad to announce that now you can reach them via WhatsApp online consulting number for 24/7.

Business

Derik Fay: A Multifaceted Entrepreneur, Investor, and global business leader

Published

15 hours ago

March 21, 2025

Matthew Wiles

Derik Fay is a renowned celebrity entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with a diverse portfolio of successful ventures and a deep-seated passion for empowering others. His journey from humble beginnings to his extraordinary achievements is a testament to his resilience, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

Born on November 19, 1978 and raised in Westerly, Rhode Island, Fay’s entrepreneurial spirit emerged at a young age. He founded his first large company at 22 (Around the Clock Fitness) that quickly became Floridas largest, and most successful independently owned fitness chain in the state before selling it to the publicly traded company Towns Sports International in 2109.

Sine that time he has built and scaled over 30 highly successful companies, achieving remarkable exits in the 7-to 9-figure range. His expertise spans various industries, including health & fitness, real estate, financial services, hospitality, and technology to name just a few.

Fay is also the founder and CEO of his main holding company 3F Management, (founded 2094) a venture capital and operational management firm that provides operational infrastructure, financial support, strategic partnerships, and other value add services directionally focused towards scaling and exiting.

Under the umbrella of 3F Management, Fay currently owns, is a co-owner, or is a cap table advisory member of over 40 other successful and growing brands.

Tycoon Payments, Results Roofing, BKFC, ManCandy, Fort North Media, Spintel, SendBuzz, Ritas Italian ice, FayMS Films, Eratyc Entertainment, Tycoon Funded, Pure Peptide Solutions, and 3F Financial, are just a few of the rapidly growing companies and brands that fill Fay’s entrepreneurial days.

Beyond his business ventures, Fay is a dedicated philanthropist, actively supporting various charities and causes. He is passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and believes in the power of education and mentorship to create positive change.

Fay’s personal life is as fulfilling as his professional achievements. He is a devoted father to his two daughters, Sophia Fay (18) and Isabella Fay (16), and is engaged to his fiancée, Shandra Phillips (35) and is to be married in January 2026, in Naples Florida.

He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and pursuing his life long passion of health and fitness thru weightlifting and bodybuilding.

Derik Fay’s multifaceted career and unwavering commitment to excellence has established him as a respected figure in the business world, and a has gained global notoriety as role model for aspiring entrepreneurs.

His story is such an inspiration to all who seek to overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and make a meaningful impact on the world that Netflix is in post production on the documentary style film about Fays life journey from poverty to global success.