Ghana Shippers’ Authority Secures Court Backing on Container Charge Cap
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has announced that the High Court has dismissed an application for an interlocutory injunction filed by the Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana (SOAAG) and some Shipping Agents.
The application sought to restrain the implementation of the Authority’s Regulatory Directive of May 11, 2026, which caps the Container Administrative Charge (CAC) at GHS 720 per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU).
In its ruling on Friday, July 10, the Court held that the Directive had already taken effect upon issuance and therefore declined to grant the injunction. The Court further noted that granting the application would impede the statutory regulatory mandate of the GSA.
As a result, the directive remains valid, operational, and in full force. The Authority has directed all Shipping Lines and their Agents to comply fully and immediately with the cap on CAC.
“Any Shipping Line or Agent that fails to comply will face regulatory and enforcement measures under Sections 36 and 47 of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122) and other applicable laws,” it stated.
The GSA has urged importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and the general shipping public to promptly report any instances of non-compliance through its established complaint and reporting channels for swift regulatory action.
Confirming its commitment, the Authority emphasised that it remains resolute in discharging its statutory mandate to regulate the commercial shipping industry, promote transparency and fairness in the application of shipping service charges, and support the government’s broader goal of reducing the cost of doing business in Ghana.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
