Category: Transport
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Improve system at ports to boost revenue—Importers Association
Importers and Exporters in Ghana have urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to improve its systems at the ports to help the Finance Ministry meet its revenue target. According to the importers, even though government introduced some new measures at the ports –the policies failed to yield full results since its implementation faced many challenges.…
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Brussels airlines commits to Ghana operations
Brussels Airlines has announced its commitment to expand and improve its services in the country following high demand resulting from growth in the economy. Ghana Country Manager for Brussels Airlines, Rita Macedo said Brussels airlines had already increased its frequencies from four to six flights in June this year; and now decided to continue operating…
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Passion Air starts Accra-Takoradi flights
Patrons of domestic flights from Accra to Takoradi and vice versa, now have an alternative service. It follows the commencement of flights by Passion Air. The route has until now been served by only Africa World Airlines. The coming on-board of Passion Air forms part of the airline’s plan to meet the needs of as…
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Aviation Ministry reviews cost of aviation fuel
The Minister of Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda has disclosed to Citi Business News his outfit is reviewing the cost of aviation fuel in Ghana as it works to ease the cost of doing business for airline operators. The outcome of the review is expected to be forwarded to the Finance Ministry for further action which…
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GFZA condemns diversion of goods from its enclave
The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has stated that it will help the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to stop the diversion of goods produced under its enclave for export. The pledge comes after the Customs Division off the GRA announced on 12 November, 2018 that COMET Ghana limited, a company operating…
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Guyana, Ghana, and Tanzania to sign open skies air services agreement
Guyana is expected to sign Air Services Agreements (ASA) with Tanzania and Ghana later this month to pave the way for any airlines that might be interested in flying between Africa and South America, a senior official of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced Wednesday. GCAA Director of Air Transport Management, Saheed Sulaman said…
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Fuel prices to drop by 4 percent—IES
Prices of fuel are expected to see a drop of between 2 and 4 percent. The Institute of Energy Security (IES), has predicted. Fuel prices went up in the last pricing window in the middle of October bringing a litre of both petrol and diesel to 5 cedis, 21 pesewas. Explaining the reasons behind the…
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thyssenkrupp enhances new terminal at KIA with advanced mobility solutions
In a defining gesture of the leadership’s focus on enhancing the country’s infrastructure, the Kotoka International airport Terminal 3 marks a milestone with its facilities on par with the best in the world. Further strengthening the horizon of urban mobility and transport for the country, Terminal 3 has several impressive features that serve as a…
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Aviation authorities attend 13th ICAO conference in Canada
The Deputy Minister of Aviation and MP for Takoradi, Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has led a team of Aviation experts from the Ministry of Aviation and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority to attend the Thirteenth Air Navigation International Civil Aviation Conference(ICAO) conference currently ongoing in Montreal, Canada. Also part of the delegation are seasoned experts…
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GRA sued over implementation of CTN
A member of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, John Kwame Adu Jack has filed a suit at the Supreme Court to prevent the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), which is due to take off next Monday [October 15,2018]. Amongst others, Mr. Jack wants the Supreme Court to declare that the introduction of…