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Ghana is introducing an Advance Shipment Information (ASHI). As of March 1, 2015, the Ghana Shippers Authority will require ASHI document, validated at the port of load, covering each bill of lading for maritime shipments arriving at seaports of Ghana.
ASHI is an electronic platform by which pre-arrival cargo information is received in advance for planning and for the commencement of the pre-clearance process. This will assist in minimizing the cost of clearing cargo at the ports by way of reducing the incidence of payments of high rent and demurrage charges.
ASHI will be mandatory for all imports into Ghana. Any shipment not accompanied by a validated ASHI document cannot be cleared through Customs and the appropriate penalties as enshrined in the law will apply.
Documents to be attached during ASHI creation include:
1. Copy of Freight Invoice
2. Copy of Commercial Invoice
3. Copy of Export Customs Declaration
4. Copy of Bill of Lading
5. Copy of Packing List
