The Chief Executive of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Professor Ransford Gyampo, has said that his administration will prioritize dialogue over litigation in resolving disagreements with shipping lines.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Prof. Gyampo stressed that the high cost of doing business in Ghana demands stronger regulatory interventions, but not hostile relationships.
“The cost of doing business in this country is relatively high compared to neighboring countries. Without international trade, meaningful discussions about development are not possible. Therefore, the Shippers’ Authority is essential for regulating prices. While we work within the legal framework concerning shipping lines, our approach does not have to be confrontational; we are open to dialogue,” he said.
He revealed that although some shipping lines owed the Authority, he abandoned an initial plan to publicly name and shame them, describing that approach as “too radical.”
Instead, the GSA set up a team dedicated to negotiation and consensus-building.
“Some shipping lines initially owed money to the Authority, and we considered taking them to the court of public opinion. However, I realized that this approach might be too drastic. Since these shipping lines are from other sovereign countries, they are concerned about their reputation.
“As a result, we decided to conduct consultations and assemble a team whose responsibility is to engage in dialogue and reach a consensus. Through this dialogue, I believe we are making significant progress,” he assured.
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