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The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders has taken the Ship Owners and Agents Association and related shipping agencies to court over alleged unauthorised fees and rising costs at the ports.
The freight forwarders claim the agencies have imposed unlawful charges, including container administrative fees, processing fees, evacuation fees, container washing fees, and demurrage fees, in defiance of directives from the Ghana Shippers Authority to halt such practices.
In a writ filed on January 20, 2025, the freight forwarders are seeking:
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– A declaration that the charges are illegal.
– A ruling that including weekends and holidays in demurrage calculations is unlawful.
– A refund of all monies collected through the disputed charges.
– Compensation for costs, including legal fees.
– Any further relief the court finds appropriate.
The Institute described the lawsuit as a move to safeguard customers and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
The court is expected to hear the case in the coming weeks.
