Commerce International Centre Ltd
Commerce International Centre (CIC) Ltd is a Ghanaian limited liability company established in June 1986. The company operates under Ghanaian corporate laws and holds operational licenses from key regulatory and professional bodies including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Shippers Council, and the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders. CIC is affiliated with international bodies FIATA and BIFA, aligning with global standards in freight forwarding and logistics.
Headquartered in Tema with additional branches in Takoradi, Kotoka International Airport (Accra), and Aflao, CIC maintains a broad domestic network and aims to leverage its global reach to serve clients efficiently. The organization emphasizes staff experience and training in shipping, customs, and port procedures, seeking to combine expertise with reliability to deliver results for clients. In a competitive market, CIC focuses on cost efficiency, quality service, and transparent operations to meet customer needs.
CIC’s affiliations with international and local bodies reflect its commitment to recognized industry practices. Memberships include the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA), alongside the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF). Operational licenses come from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Ghana Shippers Council (GSC), and the Ghana Community Network (GCNET).
The company provides a range of freight forwarding and logistics services intended to support both individuals and organizations. Service offerings are described as comprehensive and cost-effective, including international sea and air freight, cargo handling, door-to-door delivery, consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, transhipment/transit, logistics, haulage, shipping consultancy, and import/export clearance.
Omega Container Terminal, a CIC subsidiary, functions as a full-service container and general cargo handling facility. It focuses on stuffing and storage of export cargo such as shea butter, sesame seed, cashew nut, and other agro-products. Located at the Tema Harbour area behind the Tema Container Terminal, the terminal operates with a capacity designed for rapid transfer and twenty-four-hour service. CIC Ghana Ltd plans to invest in terminal capacity, including landside operations, modern equipment, IT management technology, and skilled personnel, to enhance container throughput and ensure safe, secure operations for customers.
