Ghana’s trade pendulum has always tilted in favour of import. In 2017, for instance local import through the sea ports of Ghana was 14,291,009 tonnes of cargo compared to an export of 6,463,077 tonnes. Previously, various local agencies have made respective individual initiatives while several international organizations have also run […]
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called for the speedy passage of the Local Content Law for the construction sector. According to them, there is the need for a legislation to cushion contractors who suffer delayed payments in view of the huge costs involved in pre-financing projects. Players in […]
The Bank of Ghana has said it appointed an advisor to the Sovereign Bank Limited in April 2018. A statement issued by the governing bank on Friday, 4 May, said: “The Bank of Ghana did not previously publish notice of the appointment of the advisor, as it was done as […]
The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Paul Asare Ansah has picked up two separate awards for his meritorious service to the Port Authority. The first award was at the 8th Edition of the Ghana Entrepreneurs and Corporate Executive Awards, where Paul Ansah was awarded the Best […]
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commissioned a $20 million expansion works on the Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour at Sekondi in the Western Region. The project is aimed at strengthening the capacity and functions of the Sekondi Fishing Harbour through improvement and expansion of harbour facilities to promote efficient […]
Management of GPHA has met with its stakeholders including importers, shipping lines and freight forwarders to finally introduce the revised Port Tariffs that is to be implemented from May 1st 2018. Management of the Port Authority led by the General Manager for Business Development, Samuel Ntow-Kummi and supported by the […]
Ghana Oil Company Limited which remains the number one oil marketing company in Ghana has held its 49TH Annual General Meeting to discuss the growth of the company with its shareholders, past and current board of directors, management team and the general work force. The year 2017 saw re-engineering of […]
The Chief Executive Officer of Burkina Shippers Authority Herve Ilboudo, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Shippers Authority Benonita Bismarck and other management members of the Ghana Shippers Authority have paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Paul Asare Ansah. The visit is […]
Demurrage charges refer to fees payable by importers when their import containers are not cleared and remain under the control of the shipping line beyond the stipulated seven days due to delays. At a seminar organized by the Ghana Shippers Authority and participated by agencies including, the Ghana Union of […]
The Swedru Teachers’ Co-operative Credit Union (STCCU) made a giant stride in profit, the first of its kind since the Union was established forty eight years ago. At its 16th 2016|2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last Friday, the Union declared a profit margin of GH 817,017.50 Cedis-a percentage increase […]
