The Ghana Exporters and Importers Association has called on the government to urgently address delays caused by shipping lines at the country’s ports, warning that the situation is increasing the cost of doing business for importers and exporters.
The General Secretary of the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), Emmanuel Nana Opoku Acheampong, also known as Nana Poku, says the delays in clearing goods are creating additional financial burdens for businesses and affecting the smooth movement of trade.
His appeal comes ahead of the presentation of the 2027 National Budget in Parliament, with stakeholders in the trading sector urging the government to introduce targeted interventions to address challenges confronting their operations.
Speaking in an interview with Adom News, Nana Poku identified delays in the clearing of goods as one of the major difficulties facing businesses at the ports.
He explained that the situation results in wasted time and additional costs, which ultimately affect the operations of importers and exporters.
Meanwhile, the Executive secretary of Exporters and importers Association Samson Asaki Awingobet has called attention to several challenges confronting traders at the country’s ports.
He raised concerns about what he described as unexplained activities by tax authorities, delays in clearing goods and the rising cost of clearance.
According to him, these challenges continue to undermine trading activities and require urgent government attention.
The two trade industry representatives say addressing these concerns will be crucial to improving the business environment and supporting importers, exporters and traders across the country.
