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Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana

Also known as: IEAG

Trade organization advocating for importers and exporters, calling for port efficiency reforms and regulatory relief amid congestion and operational challenges at Tema Port.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has called for an impartial investigation into a reported assault incident at the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) office at the Tema Port, warning that unresolved operational challenges could trigger further confrontati …

    IEAG demands probe into reported MSC office assault, warns of rising tensions at Tema Port
  3. Joy Online

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has called on the Minister for Finance to convene an emergency stakeholder meeting to address persistent shipping-line delays, terminal disruptions and mounting financial losses at the Tema Port. …

    IEAG urges Finance Minister to convene emergency meeting over Tema Port crisis
  4. September 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to urgently resolve reported delays in the issuance of import codes and permits for regulated consignments at the ports. …

    IEAG calls on FDA to resolve delays in import code issuance
  6. Joy Online

    … The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana recently warned that persistent congestion and delays could increase storage and demurrage costs and affect the competitiveness of Ghana’s trade gateway. …

    Bawumia engages traders over high import duties, demurrage and access to credit
  7. Joy Online

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has called for an urgent intervention, led by the Chief of Staff, to address the worsening congestion and operational bottlenecks at the country’s ports. …

    IEAG calls for urgent intervention to decongest ports
  8. Joy Online

    Ghana risks losing portions of its import trade to competing ports in the sub-region if urgent measures are not taken to resolve persistent congestion and delays at its ports, the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has warned. …

    Ghana risks losing import trade to Abidjan – IEAG
  9. August 2026
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has appealed to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to convert selected private spaces at the Tema Port into modern container-handling facilities to expand capacity and ease congestion. …

    Expand Tema Port capacity to ease congestion — IEAG
  11. Joy Online

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for measures it says have contributed to improved foreign exchange stability and economic confidence. …

    IEAG commends GoldBod, BoG for improving forex stability
  12. Joy Online

    The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been called upon by the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) to strengthen its digital services and payment platforms to prevent disruptions to port operations. …

    Stronger GRA digital systems needed at ports – IEAG
  13. May 2026
  14. Joy Online

    … The engagements, held in Accra, brought Dubai Chambers into discussions with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana. …

    Ghana-Dubai investment push deepens after Accra meetings

Yesterday

  1. IEAG calls for probe into MSC office assault at Tema Port

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has demanded an impartial investigation into a reported assault at the Mediterranean Shipping Company office at Tema Port, warning that persistent operational delays and mounting charges are fueling tensions and could trigger further confrontations between port users and service providers.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. IEAG calls emergency meeting over Tema Port delays and disruptions

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has urged the Finance Minister to convene an emergency stakeholder meeting to address shipping-line delays, terminal disruptions and financial losses at Tema Port, citing mounting costs for businesses and supply chain disruptions.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. IEAG urges FDA to speed import code and permit issuance

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on the Food and Drugs Authority to urgently resolve delays in issuing import codes and permits for regulated consignments at ports, which have prevented some importers from completing clearance processes and taking delivery of cargo.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Bawumia meets traders over import duties, demurrage, credit access

    Former Vice President Bawumia engaged traders and importers on business challenges including high import duties, demurrage charges, shop rental costs, and limited credit access. Bawumia said the discussions aimed to identify policy measures to ease business operations and position Ghana as a sub-regional trade hub.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. IEAG urges Chief of Staff intervention on port congestion crisis

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called for urgent intervention by the Chief of Staff to address worsening congestion and operational bottlenecks at the country's ports, warning that the situation threatens Ghana's trade competitiveness and the national economy. The Association attributed the congestion to systemic issues spanning customs valuation, inspection protocols, regulatory charges, terminal operations, and inter-agency coordination, and urged a high-level ministerial task force.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana risks losing import trade to Abidjan ports

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana warns that persistent congestion and delays at Ghana's ports are prompting some importers to explore routing cargo through the Port of Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire, and that once alternative supply chains are established, winning back that business could become extremely difficult.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. IEAG urges Tema Port capacity expansion to reduce congestion

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to convert selected private spaces at Tema Port into modern container-handling facilities to ease congestion and prevent rising business costs. The association suggests the GPHA consider not renewing selected private leases and instead develop those spaces into additional container terminals to complement existing facilities.

    31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. IEAG praises GoldBod and BoG for forex and macroeconomic stability

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has commended the Ghana Gold Board and Bank of Ghana for measures that have improved foreign exchange stability and economic confidence, citing reduced lending rates and strengthened forex access for businesses.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. IEAG urges GRA to strengthen digital systems at ports

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on the Ghana Revenue Authority to strengthen its digital services and payment platforms to prevent disruptions to port operations, citing recent breakdowns in the Ghana.gov platform that caused delays and financial losses to businesses.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Dubai Chambers deepens Ghana trade and investment cooperation

    Dubai Chambers held high-level meetings in Accra with Ghana's key trade and economic institutions, including the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, to strengthen bilateral trade, investment cooperation and private-sector partnerships. The meetings were part of a broader trade mission by Dubai Chamber of Commerce to Ghana and Ethiopia aimed at identifying economic opportunities and supporting expansion of Dubai-based companies into African markets.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Importers, exporters welcome postponement of revised container charge

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has welcomed the government's postponement of the revised Container Administrative Charge implementation, which has been shifted from May 1 to July 1, 2026, to allow for broader consultations with shipping lines, freight forwarders, importers and exporters amid industry concerns over the proposed charges.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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