Business News of Monday, 7 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFour years ago, the Ghana House of Port Agents (GHOPA) asked shipping companies at the Tema port to stop what they termed as unnecessary charges at the port. According to the group, after President Akufo-Addo announced the abolition of 1% Special Import Levy at the port, owners of shipping lines have introduced new charges on imported goods. Shipping companies have been asked to stop charging exorbitant feesThe Ghana House of Port Agents (GHOPA), a group of importers, has asked shipping companies at the Tema port to bring an end to excessive charges on imported goods. According to the group, since the announcement of the abolition of the 1% Special Import Levy by the Akufo-Addo-led government, owners of shipping lines have introduced new charges at the port. “Some of those charges that we [GHOPA] believe are unnecessary are: cleaning of container charges, container security charges, demurrage on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Source: GhanaWeb June 07, 2021 11:03 UTC