The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), the Association of Customs House Agents of Ghana, Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana, and the Customs Brokers Association of Ghana, in collaboration with several trade associations and manufacturers are demonstrating against what they describe as exploitative practices by shipping lines operating in the country.
The rest are; Ghana Union of Traders Association, EXIM Frozen Foods Association of Ghana, Food and Beverages Association of Ghana.
They are marching through the streets of Tema, with petitions submitted to the Ministries of Transport, Trade, Finance, and other key institutions, calling for immediate regulatory action.
Members of GIFF have raised serious concerns over the imposition of various arbitrary fees by shipping lines, including local administrative charges, container cleaning fees, and demurrage fees, often charged during weekends and public holidays when operations are suspended.