The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) says it is fully prepared to support shippers to export, import, and clear their goods without any hindrance, following its transformation into a regulatory body under the Ghana Shippers Authority Act 1122 (2024).

The Authority describes the new law as a major step in strengthening 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, must now submit all proposed fees, charges, and tariffs to the GSA for approval before implementation.

Speaking to the media, Manager of the Middle Zone Office in Kumasi, John Glover, emphasised the importance of the ongoing nationwide education to ensure shippers understand the new mandate and benefits available to them.

“We are going all over the country to educate importers, exporters, and stakeholders across the value chain so they appreciate the law and the assistance GSA provides,” he noted.

Glover explained that the Authority now has full regulatory powers to protect shippers from unlawful fees and 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 said.

Highlighting key achievements since the implementation of Act 1122, he disclosed that the GSA played a crucial role in the recent abolition of the COVID-19 Import Levy, after submitting a policy paper to the government.