A research conducted by the Oilwatch Ghana, an environmental non-governmental organisation, has called for a national conversation on the effects of oil exploration on fishing, and to find solutions to its existing and potential challenges. The research recognised that although both the oil and fisheries sectors are critical to the country’s socio-economic development, oil exploration […]
Meridian Port Services (MPS) has taken delivery of brand new state-of-the-art modern gantry cranes at the Tema Port expansion project site. The cranes arrived at the port on Thursday 20th December 2018. Chief Executive Officer of MPS Mohammed Samara says the arrival of the new cranes is expected to create new jobs, enhance the skills […]
The Economic Management Team (EMT) has ordered the suspension of the implementation of UNIPASS at the ports until August 2019. The implementation was due to begin on January 1 2019. This is to ensure a smooth transition from the current implementers of the single window programme, the Ghana Community Network Services (GCNet) and WestBlue Consulting […]
IMANI Centre for Policy & Education has petitioned parliament to seek answers to a litany of issues raised by the policy think-tank in respect of a 10-year contract awarded to UNI-PASS to provide trade facilitation at Ghana’s ports. It explained that the petition has become necessary because since June 2018, IMANI has sent a number […]
Even though the Ghana Business Development Review report published by the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) revealed that the introduction of the national Single Window system has saved Ghana over $500 million since its implementation in 2016, government is set to abrogate the contract of the two companies operating it. No more GCNet, West […]
IBISTEK Limited will in January, 2019 commence the physical construction works on the development of the multipurpose Atlantic Terminal Services on-dock facility at the Takoradi Port. It followed the signing of a project management contract with Royal Haskoning DHV of the Netherlands for the provision of a technical advice and construction supervision in relation to […]
The World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB), has honored Kanshipp Ghana Limited, one of the key companies in the freight forwarding industry, for its commitment to uphold business excellence. The WORLDCOB is a leading international organization that encourages worldwide business development and therefore recognizes the efforts of companies for their excellence in business practice in accordance […]
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has touted the ports in Ghana as the most secured in the West African Sub Region. Director of Port for the Takoradi port, Captain Ebenezer Afadzi speaking at the 20th intermodal Africa conference in Accra Wednesday November 28, 2018, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel said the Ghana Ports and […]
The President of the Association of Custom House Agents Ghana (ACHAG), Yaw Kyei, has entreated members of the freight forwarding fraternity to maintain integrity in carrying out their duties. He made this admonition while assessing the paperless system during a one-year review forum in Accra. The President of ACHAG said, he is pleased with the […]
Presenting the 2019 budget in parliament, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori- Atta has disclosed that the Government of Ghana is committed to establishing Ghana’s ports to being the main trade hub in the West African Sub-region. “As part of the overall strategy to position Ghana as a transport and logistic hub, Government continues to develop […]
This week, the Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority held a public auction exercise where a number of overstayed cars and general goods were auctioned to members of the general public. In all, about 50 cars were auctioned by auctioneers who pegged the vehicles at a rate that will not affect Customs revenue. The […]
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Gloria Akuffo has recommended the immediate arrest, interdiction and prosecution of the Director of Finance for the Ghana Maritime Authority Kwame Ohemeng Tinyase for arson. The Attorney General also advised that the Director General of the Authority should refuse an application by the embattled finance director for voluntary […]
