As the Regulator of the commercial shipping sector, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has engaged top executives of LCB Worldwide – the company in charge of disinfecting all imports at the country’s entry points – over operational concerns raised by shippers. The discussions centred on issues relating to the company’s operations and cost structure.
Addressing the meeting held at the Ghana Shippers’ House in Accra on Thursday, 16th October 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of the GSA, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, noted that under the Ghana Shippers Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), the GSA is mandated to approve all port-related charges before their implementation by shipping service providers.
He stated that the concerns raised by shippers, which the GSA had independently investigated and verified, were troubling and required urgent attention.
“We will use our law to ensure that the cost of doing business is reduced. We prefer to work through dialogue, which is why we invited you to discuss the operations and cost elements of your services. We are grateful for your cooperation, but going forward, in line with the GSA Act, we will review and approve your charges diligently to ensure business sustainability without overburdening shippers,” Prof. Gyampo said.
The Chief Executive Officer of LCB Worldwide, Mr Kareem Abu, assured that his company is ready to engage constructively with the GSA to address the operational concerns, and also ensure that shippers receive quality services at reasonable costs.
Stakeholders who attended the meeting included representatives from the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Committee of Freight Forwarders’ Associations (CoFFA), Association of Customs House Agents Ghana (ACHAG), Customs Brokers Association of Ghana(CUBAG), and the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana.
