by Sarah | Aug 10, 2021 | Ghana
The Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority has issued revisions to the port tariffs for Tema and Takoradi which will come into effect from March 2021. All vessels calling at Tema and Takoradi will be charged as per the new tariffs and you can download copies of the new...
by Sarah | Jul 15, 2021 | Industry News, Industry News, Industry News, Industry News, Industry News, Industry News, Ship Agency
The Sierra Leone Ports Authority, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport and Aviation, implements IMO 2020 with effect from today, 15th July 2021. The timeline for implementation is: 15 July Implementation with period of grace until end of August...
by cwdevelopment | Jun 1, 2021 | Ghana
The Parliament of Ghana has passed new tax laws to be implemented in 2021. One of these laws that will affect our business is the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Act, 2021 (Act 1068) which states that: Effective from May 1st, corporate organisations must impose a 1%...
by cwdevelopment | Mar 20, 2021 | Benin, Logistics, Logistics, Ship Agency
Congratulations OMA Logistics Benin & OMA Benin! Our teams in Benin were delighted to be awarded Best Ship Agency & Logistics Business – West Africa in the 2020 MEA Business Awards recently. Awards co-ordinator Katherine Benton commented: “2020 marks the...
by Sarah | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Together with 650 other signatories, OMA Group is proud to be the first Africa-based ship agency company to sign The Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change, which is an initiative of the Global Maritime Forum. Dedicated to overcoming the crisis in...
by Sarah | Jan 23, 2020 | Benin
From 21st January 2020, Cotonou Port Authority will supply armed guards free of charge for vessels calling at Cotonou port meeting the following conditions: All vessels calling at Cotonou port must appoint a licensed shipping agent. The shipping agent must introduce...