Customs Officials at Elubo deny/reject challenges with ICUMS
Customs officials at the Elubo land border – one out Ghana’s six land borders – have denied claims of challenges faced by the use of Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) in processing and releasing cargo vehicles into the country. This follows media reports and a video in circulation in which dozens of vehicles are seen […]
ICUMS DEPLOYMENT – THE NEW NORMAL?
INTRODUCTION Dear Media Practitioners We have met here today to address some pertinent issues that have been raised and which have affected the roll out of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) 1. INACCESSIBLE SYSTEM For a few hours after deployment the system was generally inaccessible (screen shots available) Answer: ICUMS has been online, accessible […]
ICUMS records 1,452 transactions at land borders
Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS) has registered 1,452 transactions at the land frontiers since it was deployed. Out of this, 408 were direct imports into home use, 900 Temporary Vehicle Imports, 34 Warehouse, 20 Transit and 9 Free Zones. Bill of Tax for payment instead of Bill of Entry Responding to concerns by some stakeholders, […]
ICUMS rakes in over GH₵177m at Tema Port in one week
The new Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is said to have raked in GH₵177.3 million in revenue at the Tema Port one week of going live. This amount was generated from successful processing of 4,793 Bills of Entry (BoE) from custom house agents and freight forwarders. It must be noted that this is not the […]
PRESS RELEASE – ICUMS response to IMANI
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“New port clearance system make strides at Tema harbour as it has processed over 4,000 Bill of Entries so far” ~ myjoyonline.com
New managers of Ghana’s ports, Ghana Link Network Services Limited (Ghana Link), has denied claims by freight forwarders over the new Integrated Customs Management System’s (ICUMS) inability to ensure the effective clearance of goods at the port. Tensions between freight forwarders and management of Ghana Link over the past four days at the port have […]
Process Flow for ICUMS Roll-out at Tema Port
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ICUMS outlines clearing procedures
The Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) has outlined proposals for the release of cargo for the Bills of Entry processed in Ghana Customs Management System (GCMS). The proposal, which is in two parts, makes provisions for Meridian Port Services (MPS) and Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), and all other terminals, including inland Container Depots. […]
ICUMS takes-over at Tema Port today
Effective today, June 1, 2020, all transactions related to the import and export of goods at the various ports will be conducted through the one-stop service for all customs clearance procedures, dubbed Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS). This follows successful simulation and piloting of ICUMS at Tema Port, the final port to be hooked onto […]