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)
Assessment of The Rollout of The AFCFTA Identification Number and Its Opportunities for Trade Facilitation
Background The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Its implementation is to attain inclusiveness and promote sustainable development across the continent
Bridging the Industry and Academia Gap, RMU engages Ghana Shippers’ Authority
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) has intensified its efforts to bridge the gap between academia and industry by engaging key stakeholders on measures to address the challenge. The RMU, on
Cargo Insurance Committee to Engage African Counterpart on Rollout
As part of efforts to streamline the rollout of the placement of cargo insurance locally by importers in Ghana, the Cargo Insurance Committee made up of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority
Kumasi: Shippers Request Seminars to Boost Operational Efficiency
Shippers in the Ashanti Region have called for more seminars on operational efficiency to help reduce the cost of business. According to them, such seminars are crucial in these times
Tamale: MSMEs in Shea Sector Receive AfCFTA Training to Boost Operation
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) and the Global Shea Alliance have trained over 50 businesses operating in the shea industry in the North regions of the country. The businesses were trained in
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
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
Maximising AFCFTA Gains: Ghana Takes Front Lead
Official trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) commenced on October 7, 2022. This was after nearly 22 months of preparatory works and a maiden shipment by Kasapreko
Shippers’ Authority provides assistance to exporters of herbal products during Herbal Fair in Kumasi
As part of its participation in the maiden edition of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) Herbal Fair in Kumasi, the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has engaged producers of