Tag: WestBlue
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UNIPASS takes off fully today after challenging pilot
Effective Monday, June 1, 2020, all new transactions in respect of import and export are expected to be processed only through the Ghana Revenue Authority’s new Integrated Customs Management Systems, also known as UNIPASS. UNIPASS, which will replace the systems operated by West Blue Consulting and the Ghana Community Service Network Limited (GCNet), is an…
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UNIPASS system not ready for take off; it is still facing challenges – GIFF President
The President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, Eddie Akrong, says the UNIPASS system currently undergoing piloting at some designated entry points is facing challenges. He says only one declaration has gone through the system since the piloting started. The UNI-PASS International Agency of Korea Customs Services and its local partner, Ghana Link Network…
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Govt calls the bluff of freight forwarders on UNIPASS
The government has insisted that it will not be liable for any judgment debt with the introduction of the UNIPASS system at the country’s ports. The Ministry of Trade and Industry which signed on behalf of the government maintains that the new system is crucial for the blocking of all revenue leakages at the ports.…
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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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Port agencies to pilot paperless services soon – Titus Glover
The various agencies at the country’s ports are racing against time to meet the September 1st deadline to enroll onto a paperless regime. The agencies, Citi Business News understands will commence a pilot phase of the program ahead of a complete take off in September. According to Deputy Transport Minister Titus Glover, the pilot should…