Importers have long grappled with the burden of cargo detention, demurrage, and other charges stemming from terminal delays and rent charges. According to them, some of these charges, though they
Baffour Sarpong assures Shippers of no Extra Cost on Clearance of Goods due to Internet Disruptions
The CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), Mr. Baffour Okyere Sarpong assures shippers it has already began the process of engaging the requisite industry service providers and stakeholders to ensure
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
Western North Regional Minister Commits to Shipper Assistance
The Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Richard Obeng has expressed his commitment to collaborate with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) to improve the fortunes of shippers in the region. His
Ghana’s AfCFTA Trade: Imports Lead Exports
Imports through the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) have exceeded exports since the inception of the Trade Agreement in 2021. This was disclosed by an Operations Supervisor at the
Shippers & Customs House Agents Trained on New Exemption Act
On the back of several complaints from Freight Forwarders and shippers in relation to challenges faced with the implementation of the new Exemptions Act 2022, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA)
Shippers Push for Progressive Talks on High Freight Cost
Importers and Exporters are pushing for consistent talks among continental stakeholders in the shipping and logistics sector over the high cost of freight. According to them, the development is not
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
Get Real-Time Assistance Via E-Platform – GSA to Cross-Border Traders
Members of the Eastern Importers Association have been urged to utilize the E-Platform, a system created by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) and Borderless Alliance to monitor non-tariff barriers and
Importers Urged to Abide by the New Exemptions Act on Import Duties
Importers, Freight Forwarders and Clearing Agents have been urged to apply for waivers on their import duties through the Minister of Finance under the new Exemptions Act 2022, (Act 1083).
