Business News of Monday, 1 March 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGPHA rolls out new port tariffs from todayThe GPHA is rolling out its new port tariffs from todayThe Ghana Ports and Harbours will with effect from today, Monday, March 1, 2021, begin the implementation of new tariff for services rendered to shipping lines at the seaports. According to a report on graphic.com.gh, the new tariff regime applies to containerized cargo for port dues, stevedoring, cranage and terminal handling (empty container). Also, the tariffs are to increase on an average of 15.74 per cent for 20-footer containers and 16.81 per cent for 40-footer containers, the report adds. The GPHA explained that it is targeting only shipping lines for the new tariff adjustment as it will help generate more revenue to settle loans secured to build the Terminal Three of the Tema Port and other port infrastructure. “Implementation of the additional upward revision of the port tariff was supposed to have taken off in October 2020, but because of the public outcry, it was shelved.

Source: GhanaWeb March 01, 2021 13:07 UTC