As part of measures to reduce the high cost of doing business at the country’s ports, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority is set to implement the Advance Shipment Information System (ASHI). From March 1st 2015 (Bill of Lading date) the Advance Shipment Information System (ASHI) will be mandatory for all shipments bound for the seaports of Ghana, including transit cargo. As from this date, each Bill of Lading for maritime shipments to Ghanaian seaports will need to be covered by a validated ASHI document. The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has assigned Antaser Afrique and its international agency network as sole representative, who will be in charge of the issuance and validation of the ASHI, through the dedicated website www.antaser.com. Shipping lines are required to state the ASHI number on the Bill of Lading and Cargo Manifest and cargoes not covered by a valid ASHI will not be cleared through Ghana Customs and appropriate fines will be charged to shipping lines and importers.