A delegation from Burkina Faso’s Shippers’ Council (CBC), led by Communications Director Yeye Aline and accompanied by four journalists from Burkina Faso’s state broadcaster, has paid a courtesy visit to the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA).
The visit took place on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, at the Ghana Shippers’ House in West Ridge, Accra.
The purpose of the visit was to deepen understanding of trade activities along Ghana’s transport corridors and explore avenues to strengthen collaboration between the GSA and CBC in advancing regional trade.
The meeting was facilitated by Ms. Denise Bado Bouda, the CBC’s representative in Ghana, and was attended by GSA’s Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Deputy CEO (Technical) Ms. Sylvia Asana Dauda Owu, and other senior officials.
In her remarks, Mrs. Monica Josiah, Head of Operations at GSA, commended the longstanding, cordial relationship between the two institutions.
She noted that CBC representatives in Ghana have consistently collaborated with the GSA to address challenges faced by Burkinabé shippers and service providers operating through Ghana’s ports.
Mrs. Josiah highlighted initiatives such as the development of electronic platforms under the Borderless Alliance and GSA partnership, designed to provide real-time support to shippers.
She also mentioned the annual sensitisation programme for transit truck drivers transporting goods from Ghana to Burkina Faso.
Additionally, she referenced the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GSA and CBC, which outlines shared responsibilities aimed at facilitating seamless trade for stakeholders in both countries.
Mr. Fred Asiedu-Dartey, Head of Business Development and Commercial Services at GSA, reiterated the need for Burkinabé shippers to register with the GSA, as required under the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122).
He explained that registration data enables the GSA to develop tailored policies and programmes that benefit shippers, describing the process as mutually beneficial.
Responding to a question from Ms. Noelie Yanogo, Head of the Compliance Department at CBC, regarding how cargo volumes are shared between Ghanaian and Burkinabé hauliers, Mrs. Josiah clarified that Burkinabé trucks are entitled to transport two-thirds of goods destined for Burkina Faso, while Ghanaian trucks are allocated one-third.
She expressed hope that CBC would work to establish a reciprocal arrangement for Ghanaian hauliers transporting goods from Burkina Faso to Ghana. Mr. Asiedu-Dartey added that although this arrangement is yet to be formalised, discussions are ongoing at the ministerial level in both countries to formalise it.
Prof. Gyampo assured the delegation of GSA’s unwavering commitment to collaborating with CBC and expressed optimism that such engagements would enhance operational efficiency and deepen cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations.
