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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The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the revised Container Administrative Charge, describing the move as a timely step to ease tensions within the shipping and logistics sector. …
Importers and exporters back postponement of revised container chargeThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →