Authorities have assured of pragmatic measures to curtail any system failures that will arise as a result of the paperless port system scheduled to start on September 1.
Among some of the concerns raised by various agents is the possibility of a system breakdown.
However, General Manager in charge of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Esther Gyebi-Donkor, has ruled out those assertions assuring they have made the necessary arrangements for any eventualities.
Speaking in an interview with Class Business’ Pius Backah, she said GPHA is prepared for the implementation of the paperless system.
Meanwhile, other stakeholders have also expressed readiness for the new system.
At a forum organised in Accra on Monday, August 21, to sensitise stakeholders, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Customs, GCNET and West Blue Consulting among others indicated their readiness for the roll out of the system expected to minimize human interference, eliminate delays and inject efficiency in cargo clearance.
Speaking at the event, Commissioner General of the GRA, Kofi Nti, said the system has numerous benefits for the country.
It will be recalled that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who was speaking at a one-day port conference in Accra on the theme, “Improving Port Efficiency and Trade Facilitation in Ghana”, on Wednesday, 17 May, said the policy interventions will ensure efficiency at the country’s ports to enable it compete effectively with other ports in the sub-region and generate the adequate revenue to support the developmental agenda of the government.
Source: Ghana/AccraFM.com
