In a press release dated April 4, 2026, the Coalition of Concerned Importers and Exporters, Traders and Freight Forwarders said it had taken note of renewed mobilisation efforts by the Inter-Ocean Maritime and Logistics Institute and the Ghana Shippers' Authority toward the implementation of the ECTN/SPN, including what it described as a "purported pilot exercise." According to the coalition, the move was an attempt to slip the initiative through under the radar. Ghana Shippers' Authority justifies enforcement of new shipping lawThe coalition further recalled that the Ghana Shippers' Authority had previously been compelled to withdraw the ECTN/SPN following its inability to justify the initiative to stakeholders. Urging the Ghana Shippers' Authority to remain faithful to its mandate of protecting shippers' interests, the coalition called for the immediate withdrawal of all activities relating to the ECTN/SPN implementation. It, however, warned that should its concerns continue to be ignored, it would explore all lawful avenues to protect its members and the wider trading community.

Source: GhanaWeb April 05, 2026 17:24 UTC