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...
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Ghana's maritime domain is a vital contributor to the nation's economic fabric. As a key player in West Africa, Ghana's ports, shipping lines, and maritime activities are not just commercial enterprises but also gateways to international trade and development....
Some thirteen individuals and organisations have been recognised for their immense contribution to the port and shipping industry at the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) Tema branch maiden corporate heads soiree and awards night in Tema.
Some of the awardees included General Manager-Marketing and Corporate affairs, GPHA, Esther Gyebi-Donkor,...
Implementing measures to reduce demurrage and detention (D&D) payments at the country’s ports is a key priority, Tema Branch Manager-Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Mr. Charles Darling Sey has said.
Addressing attendees at a Demurrage Seminar convened by the GSA in Tema on December 13th 2023, Mr. Sey highlighted that alongside...
Ghana's coastal areas, a showcase of biodiversity and economic promise, are threatened, along with the turquoise waters and rich tapestry they support. In addition to endangering marine life, pollution, overfishing and climate change threaten the livelihoods and cultural traditions of numerous Ghanaians. As a result, the Republic of Ghana's...