The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application seeking to stop the implementation of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority’s (GSA) directive capping the Container Administrative Charge (CAC) at GH¢720 per Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU).
The application was filed by the Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana (SOAAG) and some shipping agents, who challenged the GSA’s directive issued on May 11, 2026.
In its ruling delivered on Friday, July 10, 2026, the Court declined to grant the injunction, stating that the directive had already taken effect and that halting its implementation would interfere with the statutory mandate of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority to regulate shipping activities in the country.
Following the ruling, the GSA has confirmed that the directive remains valid and fully operational, directing all shipping lines and their representatives to comply with the GH¢720 per TEU charge cap.
The Authority warned that shipping companies or agents who fail to comply will face regulatory and legal action under the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122) and other applicable laws.
The GSA has also urged importers, exporters, freight forwarders and other port users to report any cases of non-compliance or overcharging.
The Authority reiterated its commitment to promoting transparency and fairness in shipping charges as part of efforts to reduce the cost of doing business in Ghana.
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