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April 6, 2026
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Traders, Freight forwarders push back against planned cargo tracking policy
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Key Points
- A coalition of importers, exporters, traders, and freight forwarders has urged the Ghanaian government to suspend the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note and Shipment Processing Note (ECTN/SPN) system.
- The group warns that implementing ECTN/SPN could increase business costs and reverse recent efficiency gains in the ports and logistics sector.
- Concerns include a lack of evidence for benefits, limited transparency, and inadequate consultation from the policy's advocates.
- They also fear it would exacerbate existing operational difficulties, particularly with ongoing challenges from the Publican AI customs platform rollout.
- The coalition notes the policy was previously withdrawn for failing to meet expectations and that its reintroduction without addressing past concerns could erode confidence in policy decisions.
Why This Matters
This issue is significant for Ghana as it directly impacts the cost of doing business, port efficiency, and the overall competitiveness of the logistics sector, which are vital for trade and economic development. The dispute also underscores challenges in policy formulation, stakeholder consultation, and government responsiveness to the business community, potentially affecting investor confidence and the ease of doing business in the country.
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