President Akufo-Addo has assented to the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act 2024, which was passed by Parliament on July 29, 2024.
A statement issued and signed by the Management of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), described this as a landmark legislation achieved in GSA’s 50th year. It noted that the Act strengthens the GSA’s regulatory mandate, establishing a robust, fair, and internationally competitive environment for commercial shipping in Ghana.
The statement added that the new Act now enables the GSA to regulate across all modes of transport—sea, air, and land—to ensure fairness, efficiency, and integrity within the shipping and logistics sector.
“Ghana’s shipping industry stands to gain from this fortified oversight, which safeguards transparency in pricing and fairness in service delivery, establishing Ghana as a destination of choice for international trade,” it said.
To realize the Act’s overarching aims, the GSA has embarked on a nationwide sensitization campaign to educate stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities under the new law.
Additionally, the GSA is gathering input for a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) that will aid in operationalizing the Act. All stakeholders are encouraged to actively participate in this exercise for the mutual benefit of the sector and the nation.
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority extended profound gratitude to all stakeholders whose invaluable input shaped this legislative milestone. “Together, we have laid a foundation for a resilient, sustainable, and competitive commercial shipping ecosystem that will benefit all parties involved in the shipping, logistics, and broader trade sectors,” it stated.
Established in 1974 as the Ghana Shippers’ Council and renamed in 1998 to reflect its enhanced mandate, the GSA has long championed a balanced and thriving trade environment.
The statement also urged stakeholders to visit any of GSA’s five zonal offices, any Shipper Complaints and Support Unit, or to contact the authority via 0302-666915-7 or 0800-300055 for further information if needed.
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