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The Ghanaian aviation industry is facing new challenges and opportunities, particularly in the area of air freight. As Ghana strives to position itself as a leading trade and logistics hub in West Africa, industry players are seeking ways to tap into the untapped potential in the air freight sector. This was evident during a meeting between the CEO of Air Ghana, Karim Trabolusi (right), and the CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Ransford Gyampo.
Cooperation to strengthen the air freight industry
The meeting took place in a constructive setting, where Gyampo congratulated Air Ghana on the launch of its air freight operations. He described this step as a valuable addition to Ghana’s logistics landscape and emphasized that specialized air freight services could play a significant role in addressing capacity constraints in the air freight sector. Gyampo pointed out that many passenger aircraft in Ghana and the region often have limited cargo capacities, which poses a challenge for businesses relying on efficient transport solutions.
Gyampo also stressed that Air Ghana has the potential to play a key role in trade between Ghana and neighboring countries, supporting the movement of goods across the continent. He highlighted the central role of the GSA as the regulatory authority for the shipping and logistics industry and urged all stakeholders to adhere to the authority’s guidelines in accordance with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act of 2024 (Act 1122).
Trabolusi outlined the extensive operational and regulatory requirements associated with establishing and operating an air freight company. He explained that Air Ghana aims to provide a safe, reliable, and competitive freight transport service that offers shippers an efficient means for their businesses while contributing to Ghana’s vision of becoming a preferred trade center in the region.
Challenges in the air freight sector
However, Trabolusi pointed out several emerging challenges affecting the industry. These include a decline in freight volumes, which he attributes in part to changing trade patterns. Some importers who would typically send goods through freight channels are instead traveling abroad, purchasing products directly, and bringing them back as personal luggage to save costs. This practice, according to Trabolusi, contributes to the decrease in freight volumes in the industry.
Additionally, he mentioned rising operational costs associated with global developments. The ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran has had direct impacts on jet fuel prices, exerting additional cost pressure on airlines and businesses in the trade and logistics sector. Trabolusi appealed to the GSA to support efforts to raise awareness of specialized air freight services and assist Air Ghana in market penetration through collaborations with industry players.
The head of the Department of Shipper Services and Trade Promotion at the GSA, Monica Josiah (left), welcomed Air Ghana’s entry into the air freight market, describing it as a positive development for the country’s trade and logistics sector. She emphasized that specialized freight airlines could help overcome the long-standing capacity constraints associated with passenger aircraft, which often offer limited space for cargo.
