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
GSA HOLDS SHIPPER SENSITIZATION FORUM IN SWEDRU
The Takoradi Branch Office of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, (GSA) held a sensitization seminar for shippers in the Central Region on 27th May, 2022 at the Swedru Business Resource Centre.
Trade Facilitation: Shippers Authority calls on Egypt Embassy
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has begun processes to improve the trade facilitation procedures between Ghana and Egypt for the mutual benefit of shippers in both countries. As a result,
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
AGI PUSH FOR TAX EXEMPTION ON RAW MATERIAL IMPORT
The Association of Ghana Industry (AGI) has initiated talks with government to push for tax exemption on the importation of raw materials and partially manufactured goods into the country by
NEW SOCIAL CHARTER FOR GLOBAL SEAFARING: SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF SEAFARERS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS UNDER THE MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC) 2006.
Ocean shipping is the primary mode of global commercial transit. Over 90% of all commercial items are transported by sea. As a result, the oceans serve as the primary transportation
ASSESSING THE CARRIER’S OBLIGATION FOR SEAWORTHINESS UNDER GHANAIAN LAW
Introduction The shipping industry plays a vital role in international trade especially since 90% of world trade is transported by sea.1 The obligation to keep a seaworthy vessel is essential
Shippers Authority named among Top 100 Brands in Ghana
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has been named among the Top 100 brands in Ghana at the 2022 National Brands Innovation Awards. The Authority was also adjudged as the Trade Facilitation