Freight Forwarders Reject Strike Suspension Claims

Freight Forwarders Reject Strike Suspension Claims

Freight forwarders and clearing agents have denied reports that their ongoing strike at the country’s ports has been suspended, insisting that the industrial action remains fully in force despite recent stakeholder engagements. The strike, which began on Monday, April 13, 2026, has significantly disrupted operations at the ports, with operators halting the payment of duties and withdrawing their services. The action is in protest against the int…

Freight forwarders defy strike, continue duty payments at Tema Port

SOME freight forwarders operating at the Tema Port have indicated their intention to continue paying import duties despite the ongoing four-day strike declared by the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), and other allied trade groups. The forwarders said their decision had largely been influenced by directives from importers, who were increasingly concerned about rising demurrage charges …