Category: Transport
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Govt secures funds for Pokuase Interchange
Government has signed a loan agreement with the African Development Bank to provide 83 million dollars for the construction of the Pokuase Interchange as government provides 11 million dollars. The 94 million dollar project is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of next year and will be completed after 36 months. Speaking in Accra…
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GSA calls for quick implementation of GNSW project
The Ghana Shippers Authority(GSA) has called for a speedy implementation of electronic payment system at the ports to enhance business activities. Even though an initiative is being rolled out by the Ghana Revenue Authority in collaboration with the West Blue Consult, the project is being rolled out in phases. Speaking to Citi Business News at…
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More airlines eye Ghana’s long haul flight routes
Ghana may have to invest more to meet the potential increased passenger volumes via long haul flights to and from the country. This is the suggestion from some international airlines operating in the country. According to the Country Manager for Air France KLM, Dick Van Niewwenhuyzen, the increased infrastructure will build confidence in Ghana’s aviation…
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THC stopped, businesses yet to be refunded
Almost a month after shipping lines were ordered by the President to stop charging the Terminal Handling fees at the ports, the business associations say are yet to get their monies refunded. The business associations say although the ship owners have stopped charging the THC, they have so far refused to refund their monies to them despite numerous…
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Total’s Excellium to reduce emissions and pollution from vehicles
As part of measures to reduce environmental pollution, as well as enhance the engine performance of vehicles in Ghana, petroleum companies are developing new strategies to curb the menace. Energy policy think tank, Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) earlier revealed that thousands of Ghanaians lose their lives every year because they inhale fumes from…
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Govt allocates funds to fix bad tourist sites roads
The Tourism Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare has told Citi Business News government has allocated funds to fix poor roads in famous tourist sites in the country. According to her, government has already started fixing some roads such as the one leading to the Kakum National Park. ‘We all know that government has constructed a lot of…
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National airline key for Ghana’s aviation hub
Ghana’s quest to become a hub for airline travel within the West African sub-region could largely be achieved if it is able to successfully re-establish its National airline and build a hustle free travel system. This is the suggestion from the country Manager for RwandAir, Dennis Rwiliriza. “A national carrier does a lot to also…
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Marine gas oil to drop by 20%
President John Mahama has disclosed that discussions are far advanced for Ghana to reduce the cost of marine gas oil by at least twenty percent. The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is however expected to announce the ultimate decision and determine the subsequent implementation. According to President Mahama, the reduction is expected to attract other maritime…
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Lawyer urges legal action against THC defaulters
Maritime Lawyer, Stanley Ahorlu has urged Business Associations who are being levied Terminal Handling Charges (THC) at the ports, to hit the courts to settle the matter. The move he says must be made if the Ghana Shippers’ Authority refuses to take legal action on the matter. According to him, some shipping lines have disregarded…
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GPHA to suspend port services to shipping lines
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has threatened to deny port services to any shipping line who charges terminal handling fees at the ports following a directive asking them to halt charges. The move follows a directive from the GPHA to shipping lines today [Tuesday] to halt charging terminal handling charges at the ports…