24th November 2023 3:11:02 PM
1 min readThe Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has taken steps to enhance trade facilitation by providing training to truck drivers in Takoradi on the utilization of the recently introduced Truck Loading Advice (TLA) system.
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The TLA system is designed to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in cargo loading and delivery operations from the port.
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During the forum in Takoradi, Alhaji Musah Ibrahim, the Executive Secretary of the Joint Association of Port Transport Unions (JAPTU), outlined the framework for implementing TLA protocols.
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He discussed the integration of technology, emphasized compliance from stakeholders, and highlighted the importance of prioritizing safety for cargo and truck drivers in operations.
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Alhaji Musah Ibrahim explained that the transition to TLA follows the consolidation of previous trucking groups, specifically the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and Ghana Haulage Truck Drivers Association (GHTDA), into JAPTU.
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Members were encouraged to provide feedback on identified gaps requiring attention and to seek real-time support from the Shipper Complaints and Support Units (SCSU) located across the country.
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The sensitization seminar also covered areas such as best practices for ensuring cargo integrity, preventing overload violations, reporting mechanical breakdowns, and defining accountability procedures between truck owners and port authorities regarding cargo transfers.
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Participants in the forum included members of the Joint Association of Port Transport Unions (JAPTU) Takoradi Chapter, the Customs Brokers Association of Ghana (CUBAG), and other stakeholders in the cargo supply chain.
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