Ghana has officially launched Phase I and II of the Tema Port Expansion Project, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive to become a leading maritime hub in Africa.
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking at the commissioning, said the port is poised to become the most efficient on the continent.
“We were quite satisfied with the efficiency of that terminal because it brought some efficiency into the port that had not existed before. And so it was a beautiful partnership between GPHA and the MPS partners,” he said.
The $1.5 billion expansion, executed under the Meridian Port Services (MPS) project, features state-of-the-art technology, deeper berths, and modern infrastructure, designed to accommodate larger vessels and streamline operations.
President Mahama highlighted the strategic impact of the port on regional trade, noting, “Today, Tema Port is the preferred first stop for all ships coming to the Gulf Coast of Africa. And so all the big ships come into Tema Port, they lighten up, remove containers from here. And the good news is that from Tema Port, we have feeder vessels that take containers going to Monrovia, to Freetown, all the way to Dakar.”
He also praised the role of youth and technology in the port’s operations.
The expansion is expected to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness, shorten turnaround times, boost trade efficiency, and create employment opportunities for thousands of Ghanaians in logistics, engineering, and service sectors.
“With great pride and optimism, I hereby declare phase one and phase two of the Tema Port Expansion duly commissioned,” Mahama concluded.
