2,637 missing ECG containers traced at Tema Port

A joint investigative committee has traced a total of 2,637 previously unaccounted-for containers consigned to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), far exceeding the initially reported 1,300.

In an interview with 3News.com, the Spokesperson and Head of Communications for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, said the containers were located at various terminals within the Tema Port.

According to him, the probe, led by a committee comprising National Security, the Ministry of Transport, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), and Customs, discovered the containers as of April 30, 2025, at the following locations:

• 860 at Meridian Port Services
• 1,237 at GPHA Terminals
• 272 already evacuated by National Security
• 194 at Amaris Terminal
• 20 at ATLAS Manufacturing Terminal

Further analysis revealed that 2,437 containers had overstayed the 60-day clearance window and incurred excessive demurrage charges.

ECG is thus, expected to engage with port authorities to settle outstanding fees.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff has directed that all located containers be evacuated to ECG’s secured warehouses with a full inventory taken