The African continent, with its vast resources and strategic geographic positioning, stands at the cusp of a logistical revolution that could redefine its role in global trade. The Logistics Performance Index (LPI), a detailed gauge developed by the World Bank, has chronicled Africa's trade logistics landscape since 2007, offering...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Sekondi The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has announced its readiness to establish a Maritime Training Centre at the Takoradi Technical University (TTU). “We are going to use the facilities of the Ghana Navy at Sekondi to train the people practically; then, they'll be doing the theory at...
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced a Time Release Study aimed at assessing the average time goods in customs charge are cleared at the various ports and frontiers of Ghana. It is also intended to serve as a benchmark on which future studies will be...
In recent years, the government of Ghana has dedicated itself to the construction and rehabilitation of fishing ports and landing sites across fourteen coastal communities in Ghana as part of efforts to revamp the fisheries sector and improve the livelihood of citizens. These include Axim, Dixcove, Elmina, Winneba, Otuam, Moree,...
Fibreglass canoes and boats are known to present superior long term benefits in comparison to wooden ones. This includes better durability and low maintenance cost. Again, in an era where environmental sustainability is rife, opting for fibreglass in the construction will mean less dependence on the country’s tree resources. This...
The recent inclusion of African countries like Egypt and Ethiopia into the BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, heralds a new chapter in global economics. This move is not just a symbolic gesture of political alignment, but a significant shift in economic paradigms, offering...
Eleven new elected members of the national executive council of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders have been sworn into office. The ceremony held at the GIFF conference room in Tema was also used to sign and adopt the new GIFF constitution. Stephen Adjokatcher is the new president whereas Alex Asiamah,...
Tema is considered the bread basket for revenue collection so far as the work of customs is concerned, as the Tema Collection is responsible for an estimated 80% of Customs Revenue. Despite a year characterized by lower import volumes, Customs were only short of attaining the set 25.6 Billion Cedi...
Some activities of Shipping lines operating in Ghana remain the subject of backlash in Ghana’s ports and logistics sector. Clearing agents operating at the various ports are calling on government to exert some authority over the lines in order to protect the businesses of citizens. Recently, the Presidents of two...
The Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana epitomizes a strategic milestone in Africa's maritime and economic landscape. This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by September 2025, is not just an infrastructural upgrade but a pivotal catalyst for economic transformation. The significance of this expansion is underscored by its scale...