IEAG backs Publican AI as customs revenue rises, calls for urgent port reforms
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has reaffirmed its support for the Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trade Solution, saying the system has contributed significantly to improved customs revenue mobilisation and greater consistency in customs valuation. According to the Association, five months after the system became fully operational at Ghana’s ports on March 12, […]
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has expressed support for the Publican Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trade Solution, citing its role in boosting customs revenue and improving valuation consistency. The AI system, fully operational since March 2026, has already generated over $300 million in additional assessed customs collections since its pilot phase, with a 17.5% increase in collections and approximately 24% of import declarations flagged for further review.
IEAG President Samson Asaki Awingobit praised the government, Ministry of Finance, and Ghana Revenue Authority for their efforts in implementing the reform, while emphasizing ongoing concerns over valuation disputes, appeals processes, and port congestion. The association urged urgent attention to these issues, including a faster appeals process, improved valuation database calibration, and expanded port capacity.
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