GIFF Research Hub is an innovative research center that serves as a knowledge hub for shipping, ports
and maritime matters in Africa. The aim of the center is to use the state-of-the-art scientific research tools and techniques to provide empirical data to support the growth of the industry and governments across the continent of Africa and beyond. In the next five (5) years GIFF Research Hub intends to create partnerships with industry players and international organizations who leverage on ports and maritime data to drive policies. In addition, the center will partner with higher institutions of learning across the continent to organize conferences, seminars and workshop to assess and analyze international trade issues in order to create value and wealth for the industry. To achieve this the center has invested in training and development of 60 personnel in the industry to realize this vision. The state-of-the-art office complex situated at the GIFF national secretariat have been created with seven (7) member Research Ethics Board (REB) competently manning it. GIFF over the past three (3) decades has built competence and practical knowledge in every aspect in the ports and maritime supply chain. GIFF is the only partner that interface with all the entities in Ghanaian ports and maritime sector. Over the years GIFF has positioned itself as a beacon of hope for the Ghanaian Trade and Freight Transportation business front-lining activities such as competency-based Education and Training, Advisory role and Advocacy. GIFF has left an indelible mark in the evolution of cross border Trade and freight transportation in Ghana. The Research Hub concept is another dream GIFF is championing in this digitalized age to ensure that policy and decision making in the ports and maritime industry are backed by scientific research data.