Law to Regulate Shipping Charges in Pipeline
On July 15, 2025, Professor Ransford Gyampo, Acting CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), announced plans to introduce a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) under the newly enacted Act. This instrument will legally empower the Authority to oversee and approve or reject shipping line charges, aimed at stopping arbitrary fee hikes and protecting traders and consumers. Key Features of the L.I. Mandatory Charge Submission The GSA can demand shipping lines declare all charges—including demurrage and surcharges—for official evaluation and approval. Approval Authority Charges will be reviewed and either approved or rejected; shipping lines are prohibited from implementing fees without prior authorization . Pending approval, demurrage fees must be suspended, with the Authority stepping in to prevent illegal billing. Resistance and Enforcement Some shipping lines have resisted regulation, but Prof. Gyampo emphasized that non-compliance will not deter GSA from enforcing the law. Broader Legal and […]
