GSA Steps Up Compliance Campaign as New Regulatory Regime Takes Shape
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) is intensifying its compliance drive across the shipping and logistics sector as the industry adjusts to sweeping reforms under the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122).
Speaking at a media briefing, the Middle Zone Manager of the Authority, Mr. John B. A. Glover, emphasized that direct payment verification by shippers will play a crucial role in reducing the persistent errors and discrepancies that often lead to post-clearance audits.
“Direct payment verification will greatly minimize inconsistencies that usually surface during post-clearance audits. This will ensure the accurate payment of duties and help prevent penalties that arise from agent negligence or malpractice,” Mr. Glover noted.
Passed in July 2024, Act 1122 grants the GSA enhanced regulatory powers, including the authority to impose sanctions and fines on stakeholders who breach its operational guidelines. Mr. Glover urged importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and service providers to cooperate with the Authority to sustain compliance and maintain a competitive trading environment.
As part of its national sensitization programme, the GSA’s Middle Zonal Office held a special media engagement on November 27, 2025, at the Authority’s Conference Room in Kumasi. The event aims to educate journalists on the key provisions of Act 1122 and deepen their understanding of the Authority’s operations within the Middle Belt.
The GSA believes that empowering journalists with accurate technical knowledge will ensure responsible reporting on shipping and logistics issues and strengthen collaboration between the media and the Authority.
Each media house was invited to participate in and cover the engagement, which forms part of the GSA’s broader commitment to improving regulatory compliance and information flow to the shipping community and the general public.
