The Ghana Union of Traders Association is confident that the new Ghana Shippers Authority Act will effectively address issues such as arbitrary charges and operational inefficiencies, which have long hindered traders and adversely affected the economy.<\/p>\n Speaking on the maritime television programme Eye on Port, GUTA president Dr. Joseph Obeng emphasised the necessity for stricter regulations within the shipping industry. He pointed out that for years the sector has suffered from lax oversight, leading to significant economic challenges \u2013 particularly due to practices of shipping lines operating in the country.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile there may be some reservations from certain stakeholders, we must set aside our differences for the collective good of the nation,\u201d Dr Obeng urged.<\/p>\n He emphasised that the new Ghana Shippers\u2019 Authority Act will enhance transparency, fairness and accountability, ensuring that shipping service providers adhere to clearly established guidelines.<\/p>\n Promoting lawful conduct among shipping lines<\/b><\/p>\n Dr. Obeng urged all stakeholders to lend their full support to GSA, enabling it to effectively regulate the operations of shipping lines. He pointed out that some shipping lines have previously shown a disregard for GSA regulations, and he believes this issue needs to be addressed under the new legal framework.<\/p>\n \u201cWe must give the Ghana Shippers Authority all the backing it needs to regulate these shipping lines. The blatant disregard some of these lines have shown toward the Authority should no longer be tolerated.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Shippers Authority is a government agency with the legal mandate to oversee this sector. We are prepared to set aside any differences to fully support the Authority in ensuring that all shipping lines operating in the country comply with the law,\u201d Dr. Obeng stated.<\/p>\n He noted that the demonstration held on Tuesday, 24th September 2024 should be a wake-up call to all shipping lines operating in the country \u2013 including Intermodal Shipping Agencies Ghana Limited, Arkas Line, Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company, Gold Star, ZIM Shipping Lines, Grimaldi, Messina Lines, Pacific International Line (PIL), UNICARGO, Breadbox Shipping Lines, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), CMA-CGM, Grimaldi Ghana Limited and Maersk Line.<\/p>\n![\"GUTA](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/157\/15784151.295.jpg\" "\\"GUTA")
GUTA President, Dr Joseph Obeng<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n