About Us

Who We Are

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders is a non-profit  organization that was formed to augment the skills of its members. It came into existence to make sure that there is  consistent delivery of a high level of service to their clients.  The Institute ensures that it helps international trade by providing committed professional freight forwarding agents. Formerly known as the National Association of Custom House Agents (NACHA), the organization has district offices that are located in major entry points all over the country. These districts offices are saddled with the responsibility of providing their members and the public with timely information on local issues of concern in Ghana’s international trade sector.

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders maintains a close relationship with the government, parastatals, and other institutions that serve as an influence on the industry. For proper administration, there is an executive council that operates through the district committees. This committee ensures that members in their district are in a good state and adhere to the working codes of conduct of the organization.

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Our Mission

We are a model of Excellence

Highest Standard

Providing the highest standard of Consultancy and Services to our members and their customers,

Trade Enhancement

Striving to benefit and enhance Ghana’s Trade activities

Reliable Resource Pool

providing the most reliable resource pool for freight forwarding services in the country and for its members to be recognized as a model of excellence.

OUR HISTORY

Many years of Experience

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders GIFF was formed on the 5 th of August 1985 by 16 founding members or directors. It was first named National Association of Custom House Agents (NACHA)

GIFF a non profit organization, is governed by an Executive Council of 19 members comprising a President, 1st & 2nd Vice President, a Treasurer and fifteen others including the chairmen of the five district councils. It has a permanent Secretariat which is headed by an Executive Secretary.

GIFF joined FIATA in January 1997 and has been an active member up to date.

LEAD EXECUTIVES

Run by the Best in the Industry

ADJOCK MAIN

Mr. Stephen Adjokatcher

PRESIDENT

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NANA ASIAMAH PEPRAH I

1st VICE PRESIDENT

Regina Boateng 2nd Vice

Mrs REGINA BOATENG

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

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Mr. JOHN ADU JACK

NATIONAL TREASURER

Immediate Past Presidents

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EDWARD AKRONG

EX PRESIDENT

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