Stakeholder Forum on Regulatory Enforcement & Industry Compliance
Join us for a high-level stakeholder forum designed to foster dialogue between industry players and policymakers on regulatory enforcement and compliance matters affecting the trading and business community. This forum will provide participants with valuable insights into the governmentโs rationale behind recent enforcement directives, their implications for businesses, and practical guidance on compliance. The session will also create space for engagement, questions, and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders. The details are as follows: ๐ Date: 10th February 2026 ๐ Time: 9:30 AM โ 1:00 PM ๐ Venue: The Palms Download Programme Outline
Maritime Goes Pink Durbar and Breast Cancer Screening
Join us for a transformative day as Ghana’s maritime community unites in the fight against breast cancer. The Ghana Chamber of Shipping proudly presents the Maritime Goes Pink Durbar and Breast Cancer Screening a special gathering commemorating the World Health Organization’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. This united call for awareness, early detection, and collective action brings together stakeholders across Ghana’s maritime sector to rise together for hope and healing ## Event Highlights Inspiring Addresses from leading Women in maritime: – Port Ladies Association representatives – WISTA Ghana leadership – WIMOWCA Ghana delegates – Keynote: Gloria Nora Bamfowaa, Executive Secretary, Ghana Chamber of Shipping Health & Wellness: – Expert health talk on breast cancer awareness by medical professionals from International Maritime Hospital – Free breast cancer screening for all attendees – Networking sessions fostering community support This durbar celebrates strength, solidarity, and shared responsibility within the maritime sector, a powerful…
Stakeholder Forum on the Competitiveness of Ghanaโs Seaborne Trade by the Ghana Chamber of Shipping Report
The Stakeholder Forum on the Competitiveness of Ghanaโs Seaborne Trade by the Ghana Chamber of Shipping,ย under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport, was successfully concluded on 18th September 2025 at Alisa Hotel, Tema. The event provided an engaging platform where policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and maritime experts exchanged ideas and shared perspectives on developing a transport system based on efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness. Highlights from the event included: ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌย ๐๐ฒย ๐ญ๐ก๐ย ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒย ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซย ๐๐จ๐ซย ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ She commended the Ghana Chamber of Shipping for convening the forum and emphasised the governmentโs commitment to transforming Ghanaโs ports into the premier maritime hub of West Africa. She noted some ongoing efforts, such as the Tema Port Expansion Project, policy reforms, and the 24-Hour Economy Policy. She also outlined the governmentโs commitment to reducing transaction costs, streamlining clearance processes, reviewing port levies, and aligning with global sustainability goals under the IMOโs Green Voyage 2050 Programme. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ย ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌย ๐๐ฒย ๐๐๐๐๐ฆย ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ญย ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐ก, ๐๐ข๐๐ย ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญย ๐จ๐ย ๐ญ๐ก๐ย ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ She emphasised…
Stakeholder Forum on the Competitiveness of Ghanaโs Seaborne Trade
๐ข ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ The Ghana Chamber of Shipping, under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport Ghana, invites maritime and logistics leaders to a ๐๐ญ๐๐ค๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ on the competitiveness of Ghanaโs seaborne trade and ports. This event is ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง. The details are as follows: ๐ Date: Thursday, 18th September 2025 ๐ Time: 9:00 AM ๐ Theme: ๐๐ฉ๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐โ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ & ๐๐ค๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐ฎ, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฎ, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ This high-level dialogue will bring together industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to shape the future of Ghanaโs maritime sector. ๐ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gAk32mue Program Outline
Streamlining Ghana’s Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector for Transparency, Efficiency, and Competitiveness
Today, the Ghana Chamber of Shipping engaged with the Ministry of Transport Ghana, in a fruitful meeting to explore potential collaboration and the Ministryโs participation in our upcoming Stakeholder Forum. The forum, themed โ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐’๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ & ๐๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ,โ will serve as a platform to address key issues, foster dialogue, and strengthen partnerships for the growth of Ghanaโs maritime industry. Secretary We look forward to working closely with the Ministry and all stakeholders to build a more transparent, efficient, and competitive maritime transport and logistics sector. In attendance: ย ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ Hon. Dorcas Affo – Toffey – Deputy Minister of Transport Nathaniel Wilson – Director for Human Resource Management Prosper Amewode Head, Maritime & Inland Waterways ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ Mr. Stanley R. K. Ahorlu – President Dr Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah – CEO Ms. Nora Gloria Bamfowaa – Executive ย ย Visit…
Alhaji Asoma Banda Memorial Forum
24th March, 2025 The Chamber successfully hosted the Alhaji Asoma Banda Memorial Forum, bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts to discuss the future of Ghanaโs maritime sector. We were honored to have the Banda family in attendance to pay tribute to the late Alhaji Asoma Banda, a true pioneer in Ghanaโs shipping industry. Their presence added a special touch to this occasion.We extend our profound appreciation to our speakers, panelists, and attendees who contributed to insightful discussions and networking opportunities. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible!
Mr Stanley R. K. Ahorlu appointed President of the Chamber
On March 5, 2025, the Chamber marked a transition as Mr Ben Owusu-Mensah, FCILT officially handed over leadership to Mr Stanley R. K. Ahorlu, the newly appointed President.ย With a wealth of experience in the maritime industry, Mr Ahorlu is set to drive the Chamberโs mission forward, fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in Ghanaโs shipping sector.ย The Chamberโs Executive Council will continue to provide strategic leadership, with the guidance of:ย Jemilat Mahamah HRT Ali Dr Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah Mr Gordon Anim Nora Gloria Bamfowaaย As we embark on this new chapter, we express our deepest gratitude to Mr Ben Owusu-Mensah for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the industry, and we look forward to building on the solid foundation he has laid.ย Cheers to a future of progress, innovation, and excellence in Ghanaโs maritime sector!
A courtesy call on the DG of GPHA
The Ghana Chamber of Shipping paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, Esq. This engagement provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue and the exploration of strategic areas of collaboration aimed at boosting the growth, competitiveness, and operational efficiency of Ghanaโs shipping sector. In attendance were: Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, Esq. – Ag. Director General, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Kingsley Antwi-Boasiako (PhD) – Ag. General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Josh Nimako – General Manager, Legal, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Alhaji KHALID NUHU – General Manager, Corporate Planning, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Stanley R. K. Ahorlu – President, Ghana Chamber of Shipping Jemilat Mahamah – Vice President, Ghana Chamber of Shipping Dr Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah – CEO, Ghana Chamber of Shipping HRT Ali – Executive Council Member, Ghana Chamber…
Shipping Conference Series 2024
Shipping Conference Series 2024 ๐ข Unlock the Potential of Ghanaโs Blue Economy! ๐ Join us for a transformative conference focused on sustainable economic growth through the maritime sector. With Ghanaโs strategic location and vast maritime resources, this event is a unique opportunity to explore the immense promise of the Blue Economy. ๐ Date: August 15, 2024 โฐ Time: 9:00 AM ๐ Venue: Lancaster Hotel, Accra ๐น Why Attend? โ Identify Investment Opportunities: Discover potential in shipping, fisheries, aquaculture, port infrastructure, and maritime tourism. โ Overcome Challenges: Learn how to navigate and overcome obstacles facing local businesses in the maritime industry. โ Promote Sustainability: Embrace sustainable practices in all maritime activities. โ Leverage Technology: Utilize technology and innovation to boost competitiveness and efficiency. Who Should Attend? Industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to driving socio-economic transformation through the maritime sector. Donโt miss this chance to be part of Ghanaโs maritime future.…