The implementation of revised Container Administrative Charge (CAC) rates has been deferred to July 1, 2026, following a directive from the Minister of Transport, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has announced.
The revised charges were originally scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2026. The GSA said the postponement would allow for broader stakeholder consultations and further engagement across the shipping value chain to ensure the eventual fee structure reflects the interests of importers, exporters, shipping lines and other industry participants.
While consultations proceed, the Transport Minister has imposed an immediate regulatory cap on the charge to prevent excessive pricing. Under the directive, the CAC will not exceed GH₵720 per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) for both import and export containers, effective immediately.
The GSA urged all stakeholders within the shipping and logistics sector to comply with the cap and said further updates would be communicated ahead of the July implementation date following the conclusion of industry consultations.
