Despite its highly toxic nature, hazardous materials which in most cases are highly poisonous and harmful to humans and properties, and the environment at large, are often transported on road
The Role of Local Marine Insurance in The Shipping and Logistics Industry; Risk Management System in Safeguarding the Cargo
INTRODUCTION Risk and uncertainty are the two most fundamental facts of life. We all know that the one event which is certain about our lives on this planet is that
Achieving Gender Parity in Maritime Industry: Need to Sustain Momentum
The Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA) joined the rest of the world to mark another International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March 2023 in Accra, Ghana.
Decarbonizing Shipping: The Role of Energy and Technology
Background In the words of the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, “the world is in a climate crisis and urgent efforts are required to prevent the harsh impact of climate
NTEs 2021 Report – Ghana Leads Yam Export Globally
Introduction It appears that Ghana’s export sector is making significant gains post COVID-19. This is evident in a report released by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) on the analysis
Assessing the Challenges that Resulted in the Steady Decline of Transit Trade in 2022
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