Category: Transport
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Shipping lines defy Mahama’s directive to halt THC
Despite a directive given by President John Mahama to shipping lines to halt the Terminal Handling Charges (THC), Citi Business News has gathered that the fee is still being charged at the Tema port. Speaking at a ceremony to mark one year of the implementation of the Single Window Project last Friday, President Mahama warned…
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AGI applauds President’s directive to stop THC
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has lauded the firm directive by President John Mahama asking shipping lines to halt the Terminal Handling Charges (THC) at the ports. The AGI believes the final warning by President Mahama will stop the shipping lines from charging the THC. According to the president of the AGI, James Asare…
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Ghana must improve trade with other countries- Alhaji Asuma Banda
The Chairman of the Ghana International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Alhaji Asuma Banda has tasked government to put in measures to ensure smooth trade facilitation between the country and its trading counterparts. This he said will push the country forward and ensure rapid growth and development. Giving his keynote address at the first anniversary of the Ghana…
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Starbow launches 97-seater Avro RJ Jet
Indigenous airline, Starbow, has acquired a 97-seater Avro RJ Jet to augment its fleet as it looks to expand its operations in the West African sub-region. The Avro RJ plane has four engines and can make steep approaches and short take-offs. This makes it safer in the event of an engine being lost. The 97-seater…
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Stop THC charge now- Prez Mahama orders
Prez John Mahama has called for the immediate halt of the charging of Terminal Handling Charges (THC) at Ghana’s ports by shipping lines. The President John Mahama says the charges hold no legal bases and as such should not be charged or implemented by the shipping lines at the ports. Business Associations protest THC 11…
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Ship Owners debunk THC allegations
Ship Owners and Agents Associations of Ghana have rejected assertions that they are flouting a directive not to charge Terminal Handling Charges(THC). According to the Vice President of the association, Adam Umoro Ayana, its members are law abiding and will not act contrary to the laws of Ghana. Speaking on Citi FM’s “Business Today” Vice…
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GSA to punish shipping lines charging THC
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has warned it will deal with shipping companies who are still charging importers Terminal Handling Charge (THC) fee. According to the GSA, the THC is seen as one of the non tariff charge which is a barrier to trade. Speaking on Citi FM’s “Business Today”, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer…
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Domestic airlines welcome Samsung Galaxy note 7 ban
Domestic Airline operators in the country have welcomed the ban of the use of Samsung Galaxy note 7 on all airlines operating in Ghana. The operators pressed for the ban to remain until the manufacturer of the device assures that the phone is safe to use on planes. Speaking to Citi Business News the Chief…
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Universal Motors hosts two VW engineers
Two engineers from the VW Group, manufacturers of VW vehicles have ended a four-day technical visit to Ghana which saw them assess some VW vehicles in Ghana. Hosted by Universal Motors, sole dealers in VW vehicles in Ghana, the engineers evaluated the performance of the vehicles in Ghana. Speaking to Citi Business News, the General…
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Punish defying shipping lines- Business Organizations
Key business organizations in the country have called for all shipping lines that flouted the Transport Minister’s directive asking them to halt charging the Terminal Handling Charges to be sanctioned. Transport Minister Fiifi Kwetey directed all shipping lines in the country to stop charging the Terminal Handling Charges which is a newly introduced clearing charge…