Business News of Friday, 30 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Centre for Transport Security Dialogue (CETSED) has bemoaned the rising level of shipping line charges at the various ports in the country. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Kofi Asante, CETSED noted that Ghana has the highest port charges in the sub-region and that is having adverse effect on businesses. “The rate at which shipping line charges have increased in the country is very alarming and must be looked at before it becomes a national security issue. With the resolution of the capacity issues within Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and Meridian Port Services Limited, administrative fees are still being charged by the shipping lines amid some other unexplained shipping line operating costs. “It must be noted that, Ghana has the highest port charges in the West African sub region and all these have contributed to the rising cost of goods and services and subsequently raising the cost of living in Ghana.
