By: Nana Yaa
The Importers & Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has described calls from some commercial shipping industry players for President not to assent the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Law 2024 as baseless According to the President of the association, Sampson Asaki Awingobit, the law in its current form ensures that every stakeholder in the commercial shipping value chain acts responsibly and held accountable in their operations.
He added that the law creates more structured and regulated environment for trade, ensuring that the interests of both importers and exporters are safeguarded.
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) have expressed reservations about certain sections of the law and have asked the President to delay assenting to it until further dialogue has taken place.
The Association also emphasized the need for continuous engagement between GSA and key stakeholders to ensure that the implementation of the law addresses the practical challenges faced by importers and exporters.
Furthermore, IEAG called for clear guidelines and support from GSA to help businesses adapt to the new regulations, ensuring that the law does not become a barrier to trade but rather a facilitator of smoother and more efficient operations within Ghana’s trade sector.