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27th GIFF AGM2024:Program Line Up

  The 27th Annual General meeting of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders is truly billed to be an eventful and memorable occasion for members and stakeholders alike. The occasion will be graced by key Industry heavy weights and highly distinguished personalities. In attendance and speaking at the event will be Togbe Afede XIV the […]
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UPCOMING EVENT: 27th Annual General Meeting

We are excited to announce that the 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) is set to take place on the 29th-30th November 2024, at the beautiful Volta Serene Hotel in Ho. This highly anticipated event promises to be a significant gathering for industry stakeholders and members of the […]
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Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders Association embark on Demonstration Against Shipping Lines

For several years, shipping lines have imposed unreasonable, unwarranted and exorbitant fees on importers as local administrative charges, container cleaning fees, empty container fees and demurrage on weekends and holidays. The shipping lines are yet to explain to the Ghanaian trader and consumer why they should continue to pay the unwarranted local administrative charges or […]
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GIFF Engages with Ghana Revenue Authority CUSTOMS

The members of Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders engaged with the Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, to brainstorm industry challenges to improve seamless operations amongst the two sister institutions. The meeting ended on a successful note and with great positivity looking into the future.
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GIFF Academy holds training at Elubo

The Ghana Institute of Freight and Forwarders Academy held a proficiency training in the Elubo District for its members. The training aimed at equipping participants with essential skills and knowledge to enhance their professional development and career. The training covered areas in Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Customs regulations, Warehousing and Storage. The training featured interactive sessions […]
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Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders Launches Research Hub

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has launched a research hub which is a brand-new initiative to provide far-reaching insights on cutting-edge research findings to assist policy decisions regarding International Trade on the continent of Africa and the world at large. GIFF over the past three (3) decades has front-lined activities such as competency-based […]
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GIFF elated as GSA halts move to increase port charges

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders has welcomed a decision by the Ghana Standards Authority to halt the increment of fees and charges at the various ports. In December 2020, the Ghana Standards Authority announced that the charge of clearing goods at the ports will increase by 20 percent beginning January 2021. This formed part […]
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