Ghana Shippers’ Authority Celebrates 50 Years of Resilience and Innovation | General News

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has launched its 50th-anniversary celebrations, marking five decades of dedication to the growth and transformation of Ghana’s shipping and logistics industry.

In his keynote address, the Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, praised the Ghana Shippers Authority’s pivotal role in Ghana’s economic development.

He said that the Ghana Shippers’ Authority has been a cornerstone in facilitating international trade, reducing costs, and protecting shippers’ interests.

Speaking on the significance of the recently enacted Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), Mr. Asiamah explained that the new Act provides the Authority with the requisite legal framework to effectively regulate the commercial shipping sector and address challenges such as illegitimate charges by service providers.

The Chief Executive of Ghana Shippers Authority, Mr. Kwesi Baffour Okyere Sarpong, also in his address emphasized the Authority’s achievements in modernizing its operations, including the establishment of an e-platform to address non-tariff barriers and the categorization of shippers into Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers for tailored services.

Chairperson of the GSA Board, Mrs. Stella Wilson lauded the Authority’s commitment to good governance, transparency, and innovation.

She said that the robust governance frameworks of the Authority have ensured integrity in decision-making, enhancing our reputation nationally and internationally.