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Stop harbour, shipping tariff hikes – GUTA

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has registered its “indignation” at the recent announcement of a hike in tariffs by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and the shipping lines.

“We are of the view that any increase at this time will not be in the interest of the growth and development of the private sector, especially the business community, as we are not in normal times as a result of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19 pandemic), which has crippled businesses all over the world”, a statement signed by GUTA Communication Director Joseph Paddy.

Already, GUTA noted that “businesses are struggling for survival, as a result of numerous challenges being faced even before the outbreak of the pandemic, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic itself”.

“We believe that, as partners in national development, there should have been effective stakeholder consultations for consensus building on the matter (increment)”, GUTA said.

“On this note, we would appeal to both (GPHA) and the shipping lines in Ghana to hold on with any increase and meet the relevant stakeholders to discuss the issue dispassionately in the interest of the nation. This, we believe, will foster peace and unity and forestall any agitation from shippers.

Source: Class FM

 

Source: Class FM

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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