Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Baj Freight and Logistics, Joseph Ato Biney, has urged government to introduce deliberate policies which include tax breaks to grow and nurture local companies in the sector.
Speaking to the B&FT in an interview, Mr. Biney said that COVID-19 has impacted negatively on the maritime...
The first berth of the new Dry Bulk Terminal has been handed over by private contractor, Amandi Ghana Limited to management of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to give way for cargo operations to partially commence at that berth in the Port of Takoradi.
For now, seaside loading would...
A Danish delegation has paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) as part of its working visits to various state agencies within the maritime sector in Ghana.
The Delegation comprised the Danish Ambassador - Tom Norring, the Director-General of the Danish Maritime Authority - Andreas...
Five (5) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the shipping and logistics industry have been honoured at the 5th Ghana Shippers Awards held on 19th August, 2022 at the Kempisnki Hotel in Accra.
The awards highlighted the activities and roles of SMEs in the sector in supporting the growth of...
As part of efforts to deal with the challenges confronting cross-border traders in the northern part of the country, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has engaged over 20 women-owned businesses.
The engagement with the cross-border traders on Thursday 10th November 2022 came on the back of a meeting with leadership...
Though the global shift toward green transportation in the maritime sector continues to be of utmost importance to mitigate risks of climate change, developing countries including Ghana remain challenged due to lack of finance, Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has said.
The minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of...
The General Manager of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Esther Gyebi-Donkor, has revealed that the latest truck park constructed by the authority in Tema is another demonstration of the authority’s commitment to providing a safe space for transit hauliers.
According to her, the park is a permanent place for...
...EU demonstrates continued commitment
Ambassador of the European Union to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, has revealed that through the European Union’s Coordinated Maritime Presence (CMP) Programme in the Gulf of Guinea and assistance from regional authorities, piracy in the West and Central African region has reduced by 90%.
Indeed, in January...
By Emmanuel AKOMEA
The Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced plans to streamline port charges following a visit to the Tema port and discussions with Customs officials and agents.
The decision seeks to tackle the multitude of charges at the country's sea ports, curb duty evasion and...
This year’s World Maritime Day was celebrated last Friday on 24 September in the form of an online event.
A global audience heard how innovation, the maritime workforce and the role of industry and governments can work to realise shipping's sustainable future.
They raised issues and highlighted solutions facing shipping, particularly...