Panel members at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Africa Forum 2022 have made a strong case for a concerted effort for an integrated port development plan among
Liner Vessel needed to expedite AfCFTA fortunes – CILT Exe. Member
Trade volumes among African countries are likely to see a significant increase to support the growth of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) if the Africa Union makes it
The Prospects for Inland Waterways Development in Ghana
“I am the river, sit and listen to my wisdom” (Ian Menard, 1994). Rivers and other water bodies have been essential to human existence since the beginning of time due
Achieving a Climate-proof Maritime Transport System: The Role of Ghanaian Stakeholders
The shipping industry plays an immense role in world trade. At about age seven (7), I received a beautiful Christmas gift (a waist bag) from my auntie who lived in
BE MINDFUL OF YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN – GNCCI ENTREAT EXPORTERS
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has entreated exporters to be mindful of the originality of the Certificate of Origin (COO) that accompany their exports as some
GHANA SHIPPERS’ AUTHORITY – 2021 IN RETROSPECT
2021 was an eventful year for the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA). Several activities were undertaken during the year all in the bid to protect and promote the interest of Shippers
THE PROSPECTS OF AFRICA’S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION IN TOMORROW’S MARITIME WORLD
Background The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacted economic growth in Africa. In 2020, Southern Africa registered the sharpest decline in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the continent, at minus
‘DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING’ ON THE ROAD TO THE SEA; BURDENING AN ALREADY DIFFICULT TRADE?
According to the African Union, there are 55 countries on the continent. Since 1950, 45 of them have experienced either a coup attempt or successful coup. Data by researchers Powell
TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY RECEIVES MAJOR BOOST AS GHANA NAVY GETS FOUR NEW VESSELS
With Ghana and indeed West Africa currently confronted with twin threats posed by terrorism and violent extremism from the Sahel, and by piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the President
ENSURING THE SUCCESS OF THE AFCFTA – ISSUES FOR URGENT CONSIDERATION
Introduction The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is estimated to generate USD 3.4 trillion in Gross Domestic Product, increase real incomes by 7 percent, increase trade by up to
