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GSA engages high-value shippers on competitive shipping
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its collaboration with the trading community to catalyze Ghana’s quest to become the most preferred multimodal shipping hub in the West African sub-region. This was evident at its High Value Shippers’ (Platinum) Engagement Forum held in...
DACF, Wahu Mobility partner to roll out 5,000 electric motorcycles across Ghana
The initiative was announced at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, where President John Dramani Mahama joined more than 800 business leaders, investors and policymakers under the theme, "Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity."
No approved fare increase, Ghana transport operators say
Ghana’s main road transport operators on Monday distanced themselves from an announced 20 percent increase in public transport fares due to take effect on 2 June, describing the move as unauthorized and urging commuters to ignore it. In a joint statement, the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU)...
Brussels Airlines flight returns to Accra after mid-air technical fault; flight cancelled
A Brussels Airlines flight bound for Lomé was forced to return to Accra shortly after take-off on Monday evening following a technical fault, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed.
Transport operators cancel planned fare increase after government intervention
Road transport operators in Ghana have announced a decision not to increase transport fares, citing ongoing government interventions aimed at stabilizing petroleum prices. In a joint press release, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) said the groups h...
Commuters pay over three times transport fare amid vehicle shortage on Nungua-Accra route
An apparent shortage of commercial vehicles on the Nungua-Accra route is forcing commuters to pay as much as GH¢20.00 for a journey that ordinarily costs GH¢6.00.
EXIM Frozen Foods Association opposes proposed reintroduction of Smart Port Note system
The Exim Frozen Foods Association of Ghana (EFFAG) has urged the Ministry of Transport to reject any attempt to reintroduce the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN), also known as the Smart Port Note (SPN), arguing that the system would impose significant additional costs on businesses and consumers.
ZondaTec boosts Tema Police operations with GWM POER pickup donation
Zonda Tec Ghana has handed over a brand-new GWM POER pickup truck to the Tema Regional Police Command, in a move aimed at boosting law enforcement mobility across one of Ghana’s busiest policing districts. The donation is part of what Zonda calls its “Supporting Public Service, Strengthening Communities” initiative, wh...
GPHA kickstarts 40th anniversary celebration with health and awareness walks
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) on Saturday, July 8 2026, commenced activities marking its 40th Anniversary celebration with colourful health and awareness walks in both Tema and Takoradi. The walks, led by the Directors of Port for Tema and Takoradi, Tebon Zumah Esq. and Captain Richmond Quayeson respect...
New airport infrastructure tax – a costly own goal that ground Ghana’s aviation ambitions
The government’s rationale is clear enough, since Ghana requires sustained investment in airport infrastructure to support growth, improve connectivity, and position itself as a regional hub. However, the question is not whether to invest, but whether imposing such heavy upfront costs on passengers is the right way to...
Port costs under threat as cargo-tracking fee re-emerges
…scheme previously shelved now routed through Transport Min A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking regime in the country has triggered fresh concerns within the trade and logistics sector, after documents suggested that a policy concept previously unable to gain traction at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness...
Ghana Link rejects claims against ICUMS, demands evidence of system downtime
Ghana Link Network Services Limited has refuted allegations that the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is experiencing frequent downtime. According to the company, the claims are false, misleading and unsupported by evidence. In a statement, Ghana Link said recent assertions by some groups identifying themse...