General information
Our story
The Société d'Exploitation du Guichet Unique du Bénin (SEGUB), a public limited company under Beninese law, with a capital of 10,000,000 FCFA, has been 100% owned by the Beninese State since August 2019.
Created in November 2010 as part of a Public-Private Partnership between the Bureau Veritas BV/SOGET group and the Beninese government, SEGUB's main mission is the establishment and operation of the Single Window at the Port of Cotonou.
In 2017, a new contract was signed between the Beninese government and WEBB FONTAINE, paving the way for the development of a new digital platform.
Since August 2019, it has been 100% owned by the Beninese State and its main mission is the establishment, operation and modernization of the Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUCE).
In July 2023, the new unified GUCE platform was officially handed over to SEGUB, marking a major step in the digital transformation of Beninese foreign trade.
SEGUB has operated several dematerialized platforms dedicated to facilitating foreign trade:
- AP+ (Ademar Protis +): Platform for customs clearance operations and logistics monitoring (deactivated since January 24, 2024);
- GUOCE (Single Window for Foreign Trade Operations): Platform for dematerialization of the pre-clearance documentary bundle (deactivated since September 4, 2023);
The GUCE (Single Window for Foreign Trade) is a unified and modernized platform, operational since July 2023, replacing the two previous ones.
Our vision
Work to position Benin as a regional leader in trade facilitation in Africa by offering innovative technological solutions and quality services that contribute to Benin's economic development and its integration into global trade, in accordance with the government's vision.
Our values
Excellency
We strive for excellence in all our services and processes, with a constant commitment to continuous improvement.
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency and ethics in all our interactions with our partners and customers.
Innovation
We encourage innovation and creativity to develop solutions adapted to the challenges of international trade.
Collaboration
We believe in the strength of partnership and work closely with all stakeholders.
Our commitment
SEGUB is committed to facilitating cross-border trade by offering quality services, innovative technological solutions, and personalized support to all economic operators. Our goal is to contribute to improving the business climate in Benin and the competitiveness of its economy.