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…
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…
Ghana Chamber of Shipping secures ICS associate membership
The Ghana Chamber of Shipping (GCS) has secured an associate member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to become more impactful in the countryโs maritime space. With this feat, GCS has joined a growing league of ICS members based in West Africa with the Liberian Shipownersโ Council and Nigerian Chamber of Shipping already admitted as members. The move, which makes the chamber a third member in Africa, is expected to help strengthen relationships across the maritime sector as the industry continues to work together to find solutions to collective issues, including piracy, seafarer welfare and training, digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation. Welcome In a release issued in Accra yesterday, the Secretary-General of the ICS, Guy Platten, said: โI am delighted to welcome the GCS to ICS membership.โ He said the shipping industry was facing challenges from how it could decarbonise the sector to making sure seafarers had equal access to…
Michael Luguje appointed as IAPHโs new Vice President for the Africa Region
New IAPH Regional Vice President to focus on rallying Africa’s ports to further enhance their resilience International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Achagwe Luguje, Managing Director, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana, has been elected as Vice President for the Africa Region by a vote of confidence of its Regionโs members. Michale Luguje commented : โOn behalf of my country Ghana and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, I thank IAPH’s member organizations in Africa for the confidence they have placed in me. During my tenure as VP, I will focus on rallying Africa’s ports to further enhance our resilience through stronger cooperation, knowledge sharing and capacity building within Africa and globally under the umbrella of the IAPH.โ IAPH President Captain Subramaniam Karuppiah commented: โWe are delighted to welcome Michael to the IAPH board and his new role as Vice President. In…
Select Committee fosters relationship with Maritime Chamber
Members of the Select Committee seated with the Executive Council of the Ghana Chamber of Shipping The Parliamentary Select Committee on Roads and Transport intends to use the expertise of the Ghana Chamber of Shipping (GCS) in the consideration and passage of legislation on the maritime trade sector. According to the Chairman of the committee, Mr Samuel Ayeh-Paye, the chamber had the requisite expertise to assist Members of Parliament (MPs) on the committee to build their capacity and enhance knowledge in the sector to ensure that legislations passed could stand the test of time. Mr Ayeh-Paye made this known when members of the Executive Council of the GSC, a maritime policy think tank, paid a courtesy call on the committee in Parliament in Accra last Tuesday. He maintained that the chamber was very important to the work of the committee, since it would afford the two bodies the…
Chamber of Shipping leads the charge for creation of local content policy for Ghanaโs Maritime Industry
Dr Kofi Mbiah ย The Ghana Chamber of Shipping has initiated moves towards ensuring the creation of a local content policy for the Maritime industry in Ghana. To this end, the Chamber has organised a roundtable conference to deliberate on issues that will engender the formulation of such a policy. The Chamber is examining areas including shipbuilding and ship repair, container repair, fisheries, port infrastructure, recreational boating, ship handling, freight forwarding, ships agency, inland navigation and tourism among others within the framework of Maritime clusters. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber Shipping, Dr. Kofi Mbiah addressing delegates at the conference noted that there was the need for the examination of the various blocks that make up the Maritime industry and to see that which readily lends itself to local content policies. Dr. Mbiah explained that the Chamber was not oblivious of the fact that not all local content policies…
Ghana Chamber of shipping to champion interest of shipping industry
Convener of the Chamber, Ben Owusu Mensah The Ghana Chamber of Shipping, a new trade association in the country will seek to champion the interest of the shipping industry and bring together the main stakeholders in the industry from both the demand and supply side. The key objective is to protect the various stakeholders with regards to shipping policies and regulations. A statement issued by the chamber at its maiden meeting at the Labadi beach hotel in Accra and copied to the New M& TD stated that the chamber hopes to work with government, parliament international organisations and institutions with interest in Maritime transport to champion and protect the industry on behalf of its members. โโMembership of the chamber will give access to unrivalled policy expertise, an extensive network of industry influencers and a voice in government policies and beyond that can simply not be achieved by companies…