By Evelyn ARTHUR
Management, staff, clients, and stakeholders of the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) have come together to double up efforts in the fight against breast cancer during this year’s Pink October celebration.
The hospital has launched this year’s awareness campaign under the theme “Stop the Stigma! —Be supportive!” underscoring the...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
Members of the Council of the Freight Forwarder Association (CoFFA) are the latest to benefit from the European Union-World Customs Organization Rules of Origin Africa Program.
This initiative aims to support the African continent to improve its capacity to deal with rules of origin and ultimately to support...
Founder and CEO of McDan Group, Dr. Daniel McKorley, has outlined a bold vision for transforming Africa’s logistics sector.
Dr. McKorley, speaking at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Conference and Annual General Meeting, stressed the importance of local ownership, innovation and partnerships in shaping the future of...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
The President of the Customs Brokers Association, Ghana (CUBAG) and a leader of the Council of Freight Forwarder Associations (CoFFA), Nana Fredua Agyemang Ofori-Atta, has indicated that the World Customs Organization’s training on the Rules of Origin is a key step in helping Ghanaian businesses take advantage...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
The Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Port Services (MPS), Mohamed Samara has appealed to stakeholders in the cargo clearance chain to refine their processes to allow for increased efficiency.
According to him, it is imperative for stakeholders and customers to collaborate effectively and provide constructive feedback to the...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
GoLOCAL, a non-government organization originating from Ukraine, is seeking to use the Port of Tema as a logistics hub for the import of grain products from Eastern Europe for its sustainable projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
Since its establishment in 2016, the NGO has accelerated industrial, green, innovative, educational,...
By Evelyn ARTHUR
As Africa progresses towards full implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), key industry experts continue to emphasize the importance of understanding and complying with the agreement’s core principles.
One of such is Mette Werdellin Azzam, Lead Origin Expert for the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) EU-WCO...
By Albert Derrick Fiatui &David King Boison (Dr)
The $9 billion investment in six luxurious cruise ships as part of Nigeria’s IPADA Initiative marks a pivotal moment for Africa’s maritime infrastructure and economic future. This investment, backed by AKL Lumi, Africa’s first digital currency with dual backing of solar energy...
The proposed global carbon levy on maritime shipping could have severe economic consequences for African countries, exacerbating food insecurity and driving up the cost of living if implemented without adequate safeguards, cautions three Africa-focused policy organisations.
Titled ‘Navigating Climate Action: Assessing the Economic Impacts and Trade-offs of a Shipping Carbon...
By Kizito CUDJOE
A new report by three Africa-focused policy organisations warns that a proposed global carbon levy on maritime shipping could have severe economic consequences for African countries, exacerbating food insecurity and driving up the cost of living if implemented without adequate safeguards.
The report, titled 'Navigating Climate Action: Assessing...