Tag: GPHA
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MPS bemoans controversy over tax waivers
Operator of the Tema Port expansion project, Meridian Port Services (MPS), has lamented the politicization of the tax waivers granted for its operations. Parliament in 2016, granted a tax waiver to the tune of 832 million dollars. But some have suggested a possible review of the amount citing possible instances of downward review of the…
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Business Group triggers opposition to CTN policy
The Joint Business Consultative Forum has reiterated calls for government to back down on the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) system. The group says the Ghana Revenue Authority has once again acted in bad faith as they have been sidelined. In an interview with Citi Business News, the National Welfare Chairman of GUTA,…
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Veep to make or unmake GRA’s new cargo tracking policy
The proposed implementation of the Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) system at the ports by the GRA may suffer another setback unless the office of the Vice President moves in to avert any such issue. The GRA has directed that from July 1, all imports into Ghana must bear the unique CTN numbers before they can…
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Port officials allay concerns over Joint Inspection
With only two weeks to the implementation of the joint inspection on July 1, 2018, port officials say they are set for the exercise despite concerns that the exemption of some agencies could pose health and security challenges. The joint inspection which was earlier scheduled to start in June, was rescheduled to make way for…
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Freight Forwarders refute cheaper UNIPASS cost claims
Opposition to the proposed introduction of a new company to undertake trade facilitation activities at the ports has intensified with Freight Forwarders being the latest group. The businesses tell Citi Business News, the removal of GCNet and West Blue from the goods clearing process, will cost the nation hugely due to non-expired contracts with them.…
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GPHA suspends new tariffs indefinitely
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has indefinitely put on hold its proposed review of charges at the ports. The GPHA says this is to address all concerns raised by the various stakeholders involved. The GPHA, last year announced its decision to review port tariffs on imports beginning January 2018. According to the GPHA,…
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Importers demand downward review of new port tariffs
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has impressed on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to reduce the proposed 20 percent increase on import charge to 15 percent. The Association says although the 20 percent tariff increment may be justifiable, a further reduction will ease their cost of operations. The GPHA on Friday,…
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GPHA engages importers over new tariffs
The Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) on Friday 15th December 2017, met with the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana over plans to review port tariffs on imports from next year. The meeting which was at the request of the GPHA, follows the announcement of the decision to Ship Owners and Agents Association as…
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Customs World takes over West Blue Ghana Limited
Customs World, a subsidiary of Ports Customs and Free Zones Corporation (PCFC) Dubai, has signed an agreement to take over West Blue Ghana Limited. This agreement formalizes the establishment of “Ports & Customs World Ghana Limited.” West Blue has been in charge of the provision of the National Single Window and Risk Management System in…
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Human error impedes paperless port systems
Officials working on the paperless system at the ports have attributed the numerous challenges surrounding the system to human error. According to them, the lack of due diligence on the part of some officers caused the challenges that was witnessed on Thursday (7th September, 2017) at the Long Room of the Tema Port. Freight forwarders,…