Introduction Over the years, landlocked countries have relied on neighbouring coastal states like Ghana, Nigeria and Cote D’ Ivoire, to complete transactions of international trade. Transit trade comes with enormous
E-Auction: Fresh Booster to Revenue Generation
Introduction Participating in public auctions by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in the past was very daunting because of the corrupt and unfair practices associated with the process. This is
THE NEED FOR REGULATIONS ON THE BUNKERS CONVENTION IN THE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA (The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001 into Ghana’s Legislation)
INTRODUCTION Ghana currently lacks a law governing bunker oil spills in its waters. Only vessels engaged in the bunkering trade inside Ghana’s seas are issued operational permits by the Ghana
Invest More in the Processing of Shea Butter for Export The Story of Asheba Company Limited
There appears to be a shift in Ghana’s narrative for being known as one of the biggest exporters of raw or unrefined shea butter to one that exports the product
GSA, BoG Sensitize Over 1,000 Exporters on LoC
Introduction The Letter of Commitment (LoC) regime was introduced by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in 2016 to enable it to monitor all exports leaving the shores of Ghana and
Women In Logistics: The Dawn of a New Era
One might look at the logistics and transport industry and assume it is all about moving goods from one place to another, which might be right! This is the central
THE BBNJ TREATY NEGOTIATIONS: A WAVE OF WESTERN IMPERIALISM OR SHARED ECONOMIC INTEREST ON THE HIGH SEAS?
“…Some people still think they are powerful enough to think international waters should be theirs.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres (Lisbon, June 2022) Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) refers to
More Exports, Less Imports for a Better Africa
Africa is a continent enriched with several natural resources and the second-largest continent in the world. It has minerals such as gold, diamond, bauxite, petroleum, and other commodities like cocoa,
Maximising AFCFTA Gains: Ghana Takes Front Lead
Official trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) commenced on October 7, 2022. This was after nearly 22 months of preparatory works and a maiden shipment by Kasapreko
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INSTITUTE CARGO CLAUSES “A, B AND C” UNDER MARINE INSURANCE
Background Marine cargo insurance is as old as marine trade and has existed in various forms dating back to 3000 BC. Early merchants trading on China’s rivers practiced a form
