GPHA, GRA strengthen collaboration for efficient cargo clearance and trade facilitation

The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, has urged stakeholders to collaborate in reducing the cost of doing business at Ghana’s ports.

According to him, this initiative will enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the country’s ports within the West African subregion.

He made these remarks during a working visit by the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, and his team to the GPHA.

The visit aimed to reinforce the long-standing collaboration between the two institutions to improve cargo clearance, facilitate trade, and boost revenue generation.

Brigadier General Tanye-Kulono emphasized that only through strong collaboration can both organizations effectively achieve their goals.

“We’ll continue to collaborate, work together, and also explore new areas where we can cooperate so that, at the end of the day, we can increase the country’s revenue basket. It is our aim to ensure that the cost of doing business is as low as possible by reducing delays,” he stated.

Echoing this sentiment, the Commissioner General reaffirmed the GRA’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with GPHA.

He noted that enhancing this cooperation would significantly improve port operations and state revenue mobilization.

“What you do and what we do at GRA is very important for national development. Although we have different mandates and functions, if we don’t create synergy, we will not be able to maximize the benefits and results we aim for,” he said.

He also expressed his appreciation to the GPHA Director General and his management team for their years of productive collaboration. He encouraged continued teamwork in the national interest and support for President John Dramani Mahama’s reset vision.

In a related development, the Commissioner General and his delegation also visited Meridian Port Services (MPS) Limited, where they engaged with CEO Mohamed Samara. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration toward enhancing government revenue.

During the engagement, Mohamed Samara stated that the significant investments in port infrastructure at MPS Terminal 3 of the Port of Tema are contributing immensely to the efficient delivery of cargo to customers.