Ghana’s largest Commercial Port, the Port of Tema achieved one of its strongest performances in the year 2020 despite disruptions occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a comparative analysis data released by the Port of Tema, actual Cargo traffic by trade in 2020 exceeded its targeted volumes by 5.9%...
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has put in place some measures to cushion economic operators in neighbouring countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger who import through the ports of Ghana.
The measures are aimed at encouraging more transit cargo through the ports of Ghana and also reducing...
The Tema Port Fire and Safety Manager, Edward Heyman, has touted GPHA’s proactive efforts in fostering a culture of safety, expressing confidence for continued safe operations at Ghana’s seaports.
This he said has been made possible by the various interventions set in place by management, with help from external stakeholders...
first phase operational by 2024
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...
In line with the organisation’s dedication to continuous development, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority is strategising to improve the working conditions at the Tema Fishing Harbour.
To this end, the authority has begun a decongestion exercise at the main canoe basin to sanitise the space and make room for...
Importers of electrical appliances have been urged to adhere to the directives outlined in the Standards and Labelling Regulations of the Energy Commission of Ghana. Failure to comply may lead to sanctions, including the seizure and potential re-exportation of the appliances at the importer's expense.
The Energy Commission, per its...
The Director of the Port of Tema, Sandra Opoku has announced the determination of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to tighten its security at the port against maritime crime which is now on the ascendancy in the West African Sub Region.
She said "it is even more imperative...
A Ghanaian fishing vessel, MV Comforter II, sank on Friday dawn 97 nautical miles south of Takoradi, along the western coast of Ghana, Marine Police, Railways and Ports Command sources have confirmed.
A Chinese Sailor, Cai Tuanqui, 62, died and the body has been deposited at the International Maritime Hospital...
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Exports Promotion Authority, Dr. Afua Asabea Asare has assured of her outfit’s collaboration with the Ghana Free Zones Authority to achieve its expected target of 4 Billion dollars gained in exports.
Speaking on Eye on Port's live panel discussion on the State of...
Africa’s private sector has over the past few years often lamented that, the low zeal in engaging in intra-continental trade is a result of a lack of faith in the available transportation systems.
According to them, the requisite transportation systems to support economically sustainable trade is non-existent, or what is...