During the 188th meeting of the Western Regional Shipper Committee (WRSC) held for the shipping community in the Western Region, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) conducted a sensitization session on
GSA, Energy Commission Facilitate Compliance to Standards for the Importation of Electrical Appliances
Importers of electrical appliances have been urged to comply with the directives outlined in the Standards and Labelling Regulations of the Energy Commission of Ghana to avoid sanctions, including the
GSA Empowers Over 60 Journalists to Advocate on Shipping and Logistics
The eighth (8th) Media Seminar for Journalists took place on Wednesday, 18th October 2023, at the Ghana Shippers’ House in Accra. The seminar, organized by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA),
The Role of Seafaring in Trade Facilitation and Bridging the Employment Gap
Seafaring is an age-old profession that has played a vital role in connecting nations and facilitating trade across the world. In Ghana, seafaring has the potential to play an important
Bridging the Import-Export Gap: Cargo Consolidation, the Best Bet?
Introduction Shipping was once an elite venture deemed to be the preserve of highly knowledgeable and technical people. The idea of shipping is said to have started back in the
HAS AfCFTA SURMOUNTED ITS BIGGESST HURDLE WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PAN-AFRICAN PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEM (PAPPS)?
“Let’s make the African market, the market of Africans. Produce in Africa, transform in Africa and consume in Africa. Let’s produce what we need and let’s consume what we produce
Ghana Strengthens Regulations on Electronic-Waste: Bans 19 Additional Substandard Appliances
A mass ban on import of new but substandard and used appliances has come into force in Ghana to reduce energy consumption and harm to the environment. It came after
Cargo Safety and Security Insurance: A Priority for Logistics Companies-FCGL
GSA Desk Report Cargo insurance is a key requirement in the shipping process, which provides a safety net for importers and exporters. A typical cargo insurance policy covers goods in
The Significance of Cubic Meter Measurement (CBM) and its Impact on Freight.
Cubic Meter Measurement (CBM) is one of the most important activities of the import and export sector which shippers are expected to be very knowledgeable about if they are to
Africa’s Perspective on Decarbonizing Shipping
The African maritime domain is collectively leading the efforts to address issues of decarbonization including efficient energy use and sustainable shipping. These efforts are anchored through the IMO Maritime Technology
