Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has dismissed reports suggesting that the weighbridge system under the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) at Tema Port was non-operational during a recent Ministerial visit.
In response to a publication by Daily Graphic on its X (formerly Twitter) page, Ghana Link clarified that the weighbridges were fully operational at the time of the visit by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, and the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe.
According to Ghana Link, the Ministers’ inquiries focused on enforcement measures, not the system’s functionality.
Mr. Nikpe had observed that some trucks were bypassing the weighbridges and sought clarification on why not all vehicles were being weighed. Ghana Link explained that the system is still in a piloting phase, which allows certain trucks to bypass the weighbridges to ensure smooth traffic flow.
The company further assured that once fully implemented, the system will include a seamless data-sharing mechanism between Customs, the Ghana Highway Authority, and Port Authorities to ensure compliance with axle weight regulations.
Ghana Link reaffirmed its commitment to efficiency and transparency in Ghana’s trade and logistics sector and urged media outlets to uphold fact-based reporting to avoid the spread of misinformation.
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