An estimated US$8.3million in monthly revenue is lost through corrupt practices at the country's seaports.
This sum amounts to almost US$50million every six months and US$100million each year, according to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The losses, he said, are due in part to deception by some importers who, with...
Public and private sector stakeholders within the maritime and shipping industry of West and Central Africa during the week assembled in Accra, Ghana, to deliberate on best practices in vessel clearance at seaports.
The 2-day Global Best Practices in Vessel Clearance Workshop, organised by the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) in...
The Harbour Master at Port Tema, Captain Francis Kwesi Micah, has touted the processes in place at Ghana’s ports which have maintained their reputation for being safe, secure and efficient hubs of the maritime trade.
Speaking about the role of port marine operations in the global supply chain on the...
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has hosted the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) and the Convention on Business Integrity-Nigeria (CBi) at a regional maritime conference to promote public-private sector and inter-industry dialogue on tackling corruption at seaports.
The two-day conference facilitated knowledge sharing sessions with government and private sector players from...
Freight forwarders have been asked to work within the newly approved rates negotiated with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) to enhance the professionalism in their service.
The new rates, which took effect on 1st January, 2023, are not only intended to guide importers and exporters to plan their operations, but...
In line with efforts to protect and promote the interest of shippers, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), through its Port and Infrastructure Committee (PIC), engaged the Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) on measures needed to improve shipper services at MPS Terminal 3 of the Tema harbour. The engagement was...
Some challenges expressed by cross-border traders who deal in cloth, tomatoes and other goods from Burkina Faso and Togo have been addressed by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA).
During the GSA’s regular interaction with the traders along the country’s northern borders, they expressed worry over the delays by border agencies...
The 1st Vice President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Paul Kobina Mensah, has revealed the perspective of clearing and forwarding agents on the newly agreed rates for freight forwarding services in the country.
According to him, the professional fraternity has welcomed the new rates despite expecting more.
He...
Staff and management of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority ended the year with a Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the goodness of God in the challenging year of 2022.
The colourful event, characterised by praise and worship activities, also was an opportunity for the authority to pray for guidance and...
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), in collaboration with the Ghana Navy and Marine Police, has destroyed about 20 wooden boats used in smuggling fuel by burning them into ashes at the Sekondi Naval Base.
These boats, known as ‘dendey’ in the coastal areas of the country, were constructed purposely for...