The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has attributed the high cost of goods in Ghanaian markets to the actions of shipping lines operating within the country. According to GIFF, the arbitrary and excessive charges imposed by these shipping lines over the years have significantly contributed to the increased cost...
By Samuel SAM The Northern Zonal Office of Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) has organised a sensitisation programme to educate media on its operations and trade advocacy efforts. The move seeks to enhance media-knowledge on trade issues and how to help educate the public. The programme was held in Tamale and aimed at...
By Evelyn ARTHUR The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has made an alarming revelations made  on the sheer scale of foreign exchange lost due to excessive charges levied by shipping lines. According to him, Ghana’s dependence on imported goods makes the country vulnerable...
The ongoing controversy over alleged illegitimate and arbitrary charges imposed by shipping lines operating in Ghana has drawn a direct response from the Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana (SOAAG). Following recent protests by freight forwarders and members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), the Executive Member...
By Evelyn ARTHUR Ghanaian maritime sector stakeholders have been urged to prioritize safety in all aspects of maritime operations, especially as the industry continues to evolve and faces new challenges. Marking this year's World Maritime Day under the theme, “Navigating the Future: Safety First!” Ghana’s celebration was organized by the...
By Samuel SAM Officials at the Paga border in Upper East Region have been sensitised on the newly enacted Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) Act 2024. The sensitisation seminar forms part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about the revised GSA Act, which was passed by parliament in July 2024....
The Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) is honored to announce its recent designation as an observer organization to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). At its seventy-first annual session held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, from 16 to 20 September 2024, the UNCTAD Trade...
"A nation that does not have responsible leadership to manage its natural resources wisely will destroy future generations." Ghana stands at a crossroads, facing a dilemma that could determine its future for generations to come. This dilemma revolves around galamsey, a term derived from the phrase "gather them and sell,"...
The recently passed Shippers Authority Act, now two months old, has ignited a wave of mixed reactions from key players in Ghana’s shipping and trading sectors. While some local manufacturers and small individual shippers have welcomed the legislation, anticipating significant reductions in port costs and fees which is very debatably...
By Evelyn ARTHUR The Ghana Navy plays a crucial role in protecting the country’s territorial waters from piracy and other illicit activities. Aside this important duty, they also take some time to enjoy good music at the right moments. Over the weekend, the Navy organized an end-of-course band concert to showcase...