Developments in Port Sector key to intra-continental trade-Kenyan High Commissioner

Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Eliphas Mugendi Barine has touted developments in the port sector of Kenya which are yielding significant results in the Eastern Central sub region of Africa and gradually positioning the country as a hub for intra continental trade. Speaking on Eye on Port on the subject “Promoting Trade beyond […]

Finance Minister announces comprehensive review of Port charges to make Ghanaian ports competitive and efficient

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that Government is to embark on a comprehensive review of all port charges as a means of positioning the nation’s ports as the most competitive and efficient ports in the sub-region. The announcement comes on the back of recent meetings and petitions by some trade unions in […]

My friend who imported 150 containers of goods in 2017, imported only 20 in 2018 because of high import duties-Ken Agyapong

Ruling New Patriotic Party firebrand, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has once again bemoaned the high import duties at the country’s ports, explaining that it has become a disincentive to the businessmen and importer in the country. According to him, the trend has negatively impacted businesses and importers who are now importing far less than they used […]