The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) recently organized a sensitization workshop for truck drivers in Tema to educate them on new trade laws and regulations. The workshop aimed to enhance the drivers’ understanding of the laws and their roles in facilitating smooth trade operations.
New Trade Laws Key Highlights:
– New Trade Laws: The GSA briefed the truck drivers on new trade laws and regulations, including the Shipping Act and the Customs Act.
– Transit Role: The GSA emphasized the importance of safeguarding Ghana’s transit role and the need for stakeholders to work together to achieve this goal.
– Trade Facilitation: The workshop discussed ways to improve trade facilitation, including reducing transit times and costs, and enhancing the efficiency of customs clearance processes.
New Trade Laws Benefits of the Workshop:
– Improved Compliance: The workshop aimed to improve compliance with trade laws and regulations among truck drivers and other stakeholders.
– Reduced Transit Times: By educating truck drivers on new trade laws and regulations, the GSA hopes to reduce transit times and costs, and enhance the overall efficiency of trade operations.
– Enhanced Safety: The workshop also discussed ways to enhance safety on the roads, including the importance of proper vehicle maintenance and adherence to traffic regulations.
GSA’s Commitment:
– Stakeholder Engagement: The GSA’s commitment to stakeholder engagement and education is reflected in the workshop, which demonstrates the Authority’s efforts to work with key stakeholders to improve trade facilitation and safeguard Ghana’s transit role.
– Trade Facilitation: The GSA’s efforts to improve trade facilitation and reduce transit times and costs will help to enhance the competitiveness of Ghana’s economy and improve the business environment.
The workshop is part of the GSA’s ongoing efforts to promote trade facilitation and safeguard Ghana’s transit role. By educating truck drivers and other stakeholders on new trade laws and regulations, the GSA aims to improve compliance, reduce transit times and costs, and enhance the overall efficiency of trade operations
