The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has announced its readiness to support shippers in exporting, importing, and clearing goods without challenges, following its elevation to a regulatory body under the Ghana Shippers Authority Act 1122 (2024).
Describing the new law as a major milestone, the Authority said it would enhance transparency, fairness, and cost-effective governance within Ghana’s shipping and logistics sector.
Under the Act, shipping service providers — including shipping lines, freight forwarders, terminal operators, and clearing agents — are now required to submit all proposed fees, charges, and tariffs to the GSA for approval before implementation.
Speaking to the media, the Manager of the Middle Zone Office in Kumasi, John Glover, emphasized the importance of ongoing nationwide sensitisation to ensure shippers fully understand the Authority’s expanded mandate and its benefits.
“We are going across the country to educate importers, exporters, and stakeholders across the value chain so they appreciate the law and the support GSA provides,” he stated.
Mr. Glover noted that the GSA now has full regulatory powers to protect shippers from unlawful or excessive charges.
“With the new law, we can regulate the commercial shipping industry to ensure the right fees are charged. Any company that overcharges or flouts the regulations can be sanctioned,” he explained.
Highlighting early achievements under Act 1122, he disclosed that the GSA played a key role in the recent abolition of the COVID-19 Import Levy after submitting a policy paper to the government.
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