Freight Forwarders

Key stakeholders operating at Ghana’s ports are set to stage a protest today, Tuesday, September 24, at 9 a.m., against the shipping lines entering the country. Former President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Edward Akrong, revealed on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu that the protest is aimed at demanding an end to the hidden charges frequently imposed on members of the shipping community for their cargo. Akrong noted that the protest will involve members from the Association of Customs House Agents of Ghana, the Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana, the Customs Brokers Association of Ghana, and…

On the back of several complaints from Freight Forwarders and shippers in relation to challenges faced with the implementation of the new Exemptions Act 2022, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has collaborated with the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) to organize a one-day training for its members, other sister Associations and some shippers. The training which was held at the GIFF KIA conference room on 17th May 2023 had over 70 participants in attendance. Delivering the opening remarks, the Head of Shipper Services and Trade Facilitation at the GSA, Mrs. Monica Josiah noted that it is important for shippers…