Tag: Tema port
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Freight Forwarders question issuance of temporary pass at Tema Port as lock-down begins
Freight Forwarders at the Tema Port are unhappy with a new directive from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, asking them to get a temporary pass to enable them access the port to clear their goods due to the partial lockdown. This follows the directive from President Nana Akufo-Addo in his fourth…
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Stakeholders’ concerns on Cargo Tracking Note persists one year after implementation
One year after the implementation of the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), businesses are yet to have all their concerns in relation to its implementation addressed. The CTN is meant to help Custom officers have proper and adequate information on cargos to prevent under-invoicing and fraud at the country’s ports. The Ghana Revenue Authority started the…
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Gov’t pulls breaks on new tariffs at new Terminal at Tema Port
All businesses using the newly constructed Terminal Three at the Tema port will be charged the existing tariffs until such a time where the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) completes the necessary processes to review the tariffs for businesses. The decision was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori…
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Freight forwarders kick against expected increase in port tariffs by MPS
Freight Forwarders at the Tema Port are kicking against a request by the Meridian Port Services, MPS, for an increase in port charges at its new terminal. The freight forwarders say any increase in tariffs will overburden importers. The Vice President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, Johnny Mantey, says the proposed 11% increase…





