The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) avowed to be a fair and objective regulator of the shipping and logistics sector to enable a thriving international trade sector for Ghana. This was Prof. Ransford Gyampo’s assertion when he called on some shipping Lines in Tema on Tuesday, 4th March 2025.
As part of his onboarding into the operations of the GSA as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prof. Gyampo visited the offices of Maersk and Ocean Network Express (ONE) in Tema. The visit enabled him to dialogue with the leadership of the two organizations on their longstanding relationship with the GSA, with the aim to strengthen the existing collaboration into the future.
Flanked by the Area Head of Customs Operations for the Maersk’s West African business, Mr. Mohammed Wahid, the CEO OF Maersk, Razak Ngula affirmed that they value the relationship with the GSA, which had been nurtured by successive leaders of the two (2) organizations over the years, and his leadership is committed to further strengthening the existing ties for enhanced mutual benefits. He added that, Maersk had noble intents towards Ghana, and has always assured their principals that, investment in Ghana is a step in the right direction.
At ONE, CEO Richard Smith, who received GSA’s delegation in the company of his deputy, Mr. Douglas Nanka-Bruce, expressed their profound gratitude to Prof. Gyampo for his thoughtful gesture. He stressed that, ONE has a corporate culture that prioritizes respect for the laws of the nations in which they operate, as they work towards generating sustainable benefits for themselves and their host nation.
The shipping Lines highlighted procedural delays at the ports brought on by systemic issues such as power outages; which invariably impacts the attractiveness of Ghana’s ports to the global business community adversely. They called on GSA to intervene to address the challenges decisively to pave the way for international trade via the nation’s seaports to thrive.
Prof. Gyampo assured the shipping Lines that, GSA was very keen on ensuring a conducive business environment for all players in the shipping and logistics sector to thrive, as their success holds great benefits for Ghana’s economic fortunes. He urged the continuance of the good business ethos they have practiced to date, especially, in complying with the laws that govern their operations.
Prof. Gyampo was accompanied by the Director of Operations, Ms. Sylvia Asana Owu, the Zonal Manager of the Eastern Zone of GSA, Mr. Charles Darling Asiedu-Sey and the Head, Corporate Affairs of the GSA, Ms. Bernice L. Natue.
