The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has reassured shipping industry players that the newly enacted Shippers' Authority Law will be implemented in a fair manner that reflects the needs of the industry.
This step, according to him, marks a significant move towards Ghana becoming the leading trade hub in the region.
The CEO gave the assurance during a high-profile stakeholder meeting organised by the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) in Accra.
He noted that the Shippers' Authority Law was designed to foster a more favourable business environment for trade, minimise bottlenecks in shipping processes and ultimately reduce the cost of conducting business in Ghana.
Mr Baffour Sarpong emphasised the need for unified action among stakeholders to realise the objectives of the law.
"The success of this law depends on our collective effort and cooperation. It is through our joint commitment that we will enhance market dynamics and bolster Ghana's trade competitiveness," he added.
The newly enacted Shippers’ Authority law, according to him, was a transformative development for the shipping industry.
"It is engineered to streamline shipping operations, enhance freight forwarding efficiency and ensure our practices are fully aligned with international trade standards,” he added.
On his part, the Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Sampson Asaki Awingobit, welcomed the changes, stating that the legislation addresses long-standing calls for reform.
"We are confident that the new law will alleviate shipping delays and reduce associated costs, which will greatly benefit our members," he noted.
The high-profile stakeholder meeting brought together representatives from the Customs Brokers Association of Ghana (CUBAG), the Association of Customs House Agents Ghana (ACHAG), the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana as well as the Trade Advocacy Group (TAG).
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