The Ghana Shippers Authority is investigating reports that shipping companies are charging importers an extra fee. This fee is described as an emergency conflict surcharge.
Ransford Gyampo, the head of the Ghana Shippers Authority, said his office has not received any official notice about this new charge from the shipping lines.
Shipping lines operate ships and would normally inform the Authority of any such adjustments to their fees.
The Authority is seeking to confirm the details of these new charges and understand their justification.
Ensuring fair practices for Ghanaian importers is a key role of the Ghana Shippers Authority.
This investigation aims to protect importers from unexpected additional costs.
Further details will be made available as the investigation progresses.