The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Isaac Crentsil has told Bestnewsgh.Com that persons pushing for the suspension of the controversial Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are only misleading the trading public by engaging in propaganda. According to Mr. Isaac Crentsil, concerns raised by some associations in the shipping industry against the […]
Category: Maritime
First Port Duty Rule: GPHA raises alarm, calls for broader consultation
The Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority is raising red flags over poor stakeholder consultations ahead of government decision to roll out a new cargo transit policy called first port duty rule. According to the GPHA, there are “serious implications” associated with the first port duty rule policy, hence government must address all bottlenecks associated with […]
Transit trade gets boost as GSA signs MoU with Burkinabe counterpart
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Burkinabe counterpart Burkina Shippers’ Council (CBC)to facilitate transit trade between the two countries. The MoU will define a bilateral cooperation between the two parties aimed at strengthening their roles in the promotion and implementation of policies geared towards continued improvement of […]
We are committed to trade facilitation-Customs Commissioner assures stakeholders
Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Isaac Crentsil has assured stakeholders in the Shipping industry that the Division is committed to improved trade facilitation and will not do anything untoward to hamper the free flow of international trade at the ports.
GPHA extends number of years for medical care for retirees
The acting Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Luguje has promised to extend the number of years for medical care for pensioners of GPHA to after 70 years.
WestBlue boosts operations of Ghana Post
The technical support providers for the Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Westblue consulting has boosted the courier operations of Ghana Post, the designated universal operator of postal services in Ghana.
Paperless port has reduced corruption in Tema Port – Director
The Director of Tema Port, Edward Osei has disclosed that the implementation of the Paperless concept by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut down corruption drastically.
DG of GPHA engages stakeholder Agencies on familiarization tour
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has promised to work closely with agencies in the maritime and port industry to increase the amount of cargoes that come through Ghana’s Ports. The acting Director General of GPHA, Michael Luguje made this known during a visit to the Ghana Shippers Authority. Michael Luguje also assured that he […]
United States Coast guards conduct ISPS Code Audit on Tema Port
The United States Coast Guard has conducted an International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) audit of the Port of Tema.
Board members of GPHA visits site for Keta Port project
Board members of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority have visited the project site earmarked for the construction of the Keta Port.