The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has met with top executives of LCB Worldwide, a company responsible for disinfecting all imports at the country’s entry points, to address operational concerns raised by shippers.
The meeting, which took place on Thursday in Accra, focused on various issues related to LCB Worldwide’s operations and cost structure.
The Chief Executive Officer of the GSA, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, emphasised the Authority’s mandate under the Ghana Shippers Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122) to approve all port-related charges before they are implemented by shipping service providers.
Prof. Gyampo expressed concern over the issues raised by shippers, stating that the GSA had independently investigated and verified these concerns.
“These issues are troubling and require urgent attention. We will use our law to ensure that the cost of doing business is reduced. We prefer to work through dialogue, which is why we invited you to discuss the operations and cost elements of your services,” he noted.
He added, “We are grateful for your cooperation, but going forward, in line with the GSA Act, we will review and approve your charges diligently to ensure business sustainability without overburdening shippers.”
On his part, the Chief Executive Officer of LCB Worldwide, Mr Kareem Abu, assured the GSA of his company’s commitment to constructive engagement. He pledged to address the operational concerns while ensuring that shippers receive quality services at reasonable costs.
The meeting was attended by stakeholders, including representatives from the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG), Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Committee of Freight Forwarders’ Associations (CoFFA), Association of Customs House Agents Ghana (ACHAG), Customs Brokers Association of Ghana (CUBAG), and the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
