Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut sod for the development of the US$450million Debre inland marine port and industrial park to enhance economic activities in Northern Ghana.
The multimodal transport corridor known as the Trans-Volta logistics corridor project, at a cost of US$200million, being undertaken by LMI Holdings, is...
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has clarified that the original concession agreement between the Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) and the Authority did not include 20 percent containerised traffic share.
According to the Authority, the contract, which was signed in 2015 allowed MPS to exclusively handle all container...
The implementation of the Truck and Trailer Identification and Inspection policy at the Port of Tema is currently in its pilot stage ahead of its implementation in August.
The Truck and Trailer Identification and Inspection policy is being rolled out to ensure that haulage trucks using the port are identifiable and in...
The Centre for International Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) has called for the promulgation of an integrated oceans governance policy for Ghana to serve as a tool for sustainability.
Speaking on the sidelines of Ghana’s celebration of the Day of the Seafarer, Executive Director of CIMAG, Albert Derrick Fiatui, asserted that...
International Lawyer and Member of the AU Commission on International Law, Kathleen Quartey Ayensu, has expressed optimism for the fortunes of Africa’s blue economy.
Speaking on Eye on Port, Kathleen Quartey Ayensu, who is also the special rapporteur for piracy and maritime security at the AU Commission on International Law...
The Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Michael Luguje, is the latest to lament the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war on international trade.
According to him, grain imports have taken a dip due to the war, emanating from the reliance on that region for Ghana’s grain requirements.
Michael...
The President of Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) and Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Michael Luguje, underscored the importance of collaboration to overcome industry challenges.
To him, collaboration is key to solving some notable challenges, such as environmental sustainability, among others.
Mr. Luguje made...
Harbour Masters at Ghana’s ports have praised regional efforts that have led to the significant reduction in maritime crimes of the Gulf of Guinea.
Speaking on Eye on Port, in the aftermath of the 7th Meeting of the Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) and Harbour Masters...
The Director of Port of Takoradi, Capt. Ebenezer Afadzi has advised shipping agents to deal with licensed or certified waste management companies to handle their waste in the Port.
According to him, GPHA has licensed certified waste management companies with the capacity to handle all types of waste in the...
The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has revealed that the Cabotage law which aims at getting many Ghanaian seafarers employed has been passed by Parliament.
Speaking at the 2022 Day of the Seafarer, a deputy Minister of Transport, Hassan Tampuli who spoke on behalf of the Minister said the law reserves 50% for all Officers and 75% of all rating vessels...
