Business News of Tuesday, 26 November 2019Source: www.citibusinessnews.comImporters and Exporters Association reiterates call for suspension increment in port chargesThe increment by GPHA is expected to take effect from 2nd December, 2019The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, has reiterated calls for the suspension of the impending 11 percent tariff increment for cargo handling at the Terminal 3 of the Tema Port. The increment, announced by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) is expected to take effect from 2nd December, 2019. Although the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority has explained that the impending tariff increment of 11 percent is long overdue to cater for inflation, increases in fuel prices, electricity and other resources used by the port and the terminal to provide services, the Importers and Exporters Association insists it is not needed. In an interview with Citi Business News, General Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association, Sampson Assaki Awingobit, said the increment must be suspended to allow for broader stakeholder engagement. “The GPHA should call on the Importers and Exporters Association and other agencies or institutions that are equally expressing their unhappiness about this 10.9 percent tariff increment to a round table to discuss and explain further.

Source: GhanaWeb November 26, 2019 12:56 UTC