Ghana Shippers’ Authority Intensifies Enforcement of Shipping Regulation Law Amid Stakeholder Concerns
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has ramped up enforcement of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), amid rising concerns over how the law is impacting the country’s shipping and logistics landscape.
In a statement released on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Authority defended its actions as necessary and lawful, following its transformation into a fully-fledged regulatory body under the new legislation. The law, passed by Parliament in July 2024 and assented to by the President in October of the same year, empowers the GSA to regulate all shipping-related services.
The GSA now mandates that shipping service providers—including freight forwarders, terminal operators, shipping lines, and clearing agents—submit all proposed tariffs, charges, and fees to the Authority for approval prior to implementation. It noted that some fee proposals had already been rejected on the grounds of lacking commercial justification.
In response to criticisms from some industry players that the Authority’s interventions might stifle trade, the GSA clarified that its approach is grounded in collaboration, transparency, and due diligence.
“Our regulatory processes involve thorough investigations, stakeholder hearings, and continuous engagement to ensure fairness and equity,” the statement read.
As part of its efforts to address industry grievances, the GSA also announced it is partnering with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to resolve concerns over the inconsistent application of foreign exchange rates by some shipping lines—an issue that has triggered complaints from both shippers and freight forwarders.
A high-level meeting between the GSA, BoG, and key stakeholders was convened on July 15 to address the matter. According to the Authority, a formal directive from the central bank is expected later this week.
To facilitate the full rollout of the new law, the GSA revealed that it is engaging regulatory bodies across all modes of transportation—land, sea, and air—to draft the necessary Legislative Instrument (LI) that will provide operational clarity for Act 1122.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to balancing industry growth with regulatory oversight.
“Our ultimate goal is to protect the interest of all stakeholders and to ensure Ghana remains a competitive and preferred trade and shipping hub within the sub-region,” the statement concluded.
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