The Ghana Shippers Authority has described as false, suggestions by freight forwarders, that a draft law to regulate the industry is meant to kick them out of business. The draft Legislative Instrument to back the Act establishing the authority is currently before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Subsidiary Legislation. However, the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders has raised issues about the proposed law which it says is cloaked in mischievous intent. But the Shippers Authority says it has a track record of professionalism, transparency and integrity since its establishment in 1974. Its board says the posture of G.I.F is surprising, especially, when concerns of all interest groups have been taken on board for parliament’s consideration. It stated that all 10 Regional Shipper Committees in Ghana were consulted and their inputs adequately and duly reflected. Similar consultations were held with key stakeholders including GIFF. In a statement, the board maintains the draft legislation is to empower the authority to execute its mandate as enshrined in the Ghana Shippers Authority Act. The board says problems such as unilateral imposition of charges on importers by some shipping service providers amid poor services would end with passage of the L.I. It assured all stakeholders that it remains open to any contributions that would enrich the said Legislative Instrument not only for the benefit of shippers but also for the industry as a whole.