The Food and Beverage Industry Association of Ghana (FABAG) has launched a fierce attack on international shipping lines operating in Ghana, warning that companies unwilling to obey the country’s laws should leave the market. In a strongly worded statement, FABAG declared its “unequivocal support” for the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) as the regulator battles what […]
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has shut down sections of the Ashaiman China Mall warehouse, containing products such as mattresses and electrical appliances, suspected of being manufactured with substandard materials. The exercise formed part of the Authority’s second day of operations, aimed at clamping down on companies producing and distributing inferior products on the Ghanaian […]
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has delayed the implementation of the revised Container Administrative Charge to July 1, 2026, following concerns raised by stakeholders within the shipping and logistics industry over increasing port costs. The revised levy had initially been scheduled to take effect on May 1, but authorities say the postponement will create room for […]
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has dismissed as false reports suggesting that the price of cement will increase by GH¢6 on Monday, January 19, 2026. In a public notice, the Authority clarified that neither it nor the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee has issued any directive approving a price increment. “The notice circulating about a GH¢6 […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a new directive to all players in the shipping industry, mandating the adoption of transparent and market-reflective exchange rates in their pricing models. The new guidelines, which take effect from Monday, July 22, 2025, are aimed at promoting consistency and regulatory compliance in foreign exchange practices within the […]
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is preparing to close down some cement manufacturing firms that are producing at a low quality. The move is part of a larger effort to crack down on substandard cement production across the country and protect consumers in accordance with the Ghana Standards Authority Act 2022. Currently, there are only 14 […]
The market is still flooded with substandard electrical cables that are said to be smuggled into the country through unapproved import sources. A latest review of a nationwide surveillance conducted by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) showed that about 43 per cent of all imported electrical cable brands on the market were substandard or fake […]
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has shut down the operations of three cement manufacturing companies due to the use of inferior materials in their cement production. The companies are Xin An Safe Cement Ghana Ltd, located at Ejisu, Kumasi Cement Ghana Ltd, located at Offinso, and Uniceme Cement Ghana Ltd, located at Bekwai, all in […]
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has reiterated its commitment at effectively collaborating with stakeholders in the shipping industry to continue to champion the interest of Shippers in the country. This aside, the Authority says it is also committed to facilitating trade in the country while ensuring that the cost of doing business is reduced to the […]
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has held a day’s seminar on Uncleared Cargo List (UCL) for Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as stakeholders in the shipping industry. Held on Thursday, June 27 2019, the seminar sought to bring to the fore, the challenges that uncleared cargo at the ports pose to stakeholders and the […]
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has resolved about 98 percent of complaints lodged against the police, customs officers and axle load operatives among others by shippers, particularly those engaged in the transit trade. The complaints were lodged via the E-platform system instituted by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority for reporting non-tariff barriers. Chief Executive Officer of the […]
Importers have been advised to insure their goods with local insurance companies to reduce their costs of doing business at the ports of Ghana. The Chief Operating Officer of the Ghana Life Insurance Company (GLICO), Mr Solomon Twum Barima said importers would make savings in their businesses because the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)-Customs Division would […]
