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Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority

Also known as: GPHA

Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority — operates Ghana's maritime ports and trade infrastructure, marking its 40th anniversary in July 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA): A critical entity for international trade and shipping, frequently listed among the best-performing SOEs, reports the SIGA 2024 State Ownership Report.

    Persistent SOEs Losses: A threat to Ghana’s fiscal balance and debt sustainability post-IMF bailout
  3. Daily Guide

    The rescued stowaways THE GHANA Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), in a joint operation with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the Marine Police, has undertaken a vigorous investigation following the arrest and rescue of seven Ivorian stowaways at the Tema Port.

    7 Ivorian Stowaways Rescued At Tema Port
  4. Joy Online

    They have since been handed over to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), and the Marine Police for further investigations and possible legal action.

    Navy rescues seven suspected Ivorian stowaways from oil tanker off Tema coast
  5. Joy Online

    They have since been handed over to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), and the Marine Police for further investigations and possible legal action.

    Navy rescues seven suspected Ivorian stowaways off Tema coast
  6. Joy Online

    The Director of Tema Port, Zumah Tebon esq, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, led staff, management and stakeholders of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority through a health walk aimed at promoting healthy living, workplace wellness and occupational safety within the port community.

    Tema Port Director urges maritime workers to stay fit amid rising NCD deaths
  7. The Chronicle

    According to a letter addressed to the Commissioner-General of the GRA, the group claimed information available from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority suggested that the containers, which were classified as Uncleared Cargo List (UCL) goods, had been taken out of the port und

    Anti-Corruption Group Demands Answers Over Release Of 236 ECG Containers
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Strategic restructuring and public listing of key SOEs, including Ghana Gas, Tema Oil Refinery, Ghana Airports Company, and Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, could unlock substantial long-term capital while strengthening national economic infrastructure,” Mr.

    3 IPOs in 6 months add GH¢11bn to GSE market cap
  9. The Chronicle

    In violation of its own Shareholders’ Agreement, directors from the Ghana Shippers’ Authority and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) were excluded from the meeting, where the legal action was authorised.

    Court Overturns $33.3m Arbitration Cost …Against Justmoh Construction
  10. Business & Financial Times

    Crucially, directors representing the Ghana Shippers’ Authority and Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) were excluded from the meeting that purportedly authorised the legal action.

    High Court quashes US$33.3m arbitral award against Justmoh
  11. Joy Online

    The dispute arose from the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal Project, a major inland port initiative involving the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, alongside the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Afum Quality Lim

    High Court overturns $33.3m arbitral award against Justmoh

Monday 27 July

  1. GPHA plans sports centre during 40th anniversary celebration

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has announced plans to establish a dedicated sports centre and institutionalise regular health walks to promote the physical, mental and social well-being of its workforce, during a health and awareness walk held simultaneously in Tema and Takoradi to launch its 40th anniversary activities.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority marks 40th anniversary

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has begun its 40th anniversary celebrations with health and awareness walks in Tema and Takoradi, bringing together staff, management, retirees and families to promote healthy living and celebrate the Authority's role in Ghana's maritime and trade sectors.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. GPHA marks 40 years with unity walk, wellness drive

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority held health and awareness walks in Tema and Takoradi to celebrate its 40th anniversary, bringing together staff, retirees and families to promote healthy living and mark four decades of service to Ghana's maritime and trade sectors. Management plans to make the health walk a regular feature and establish a dedicated sports centre for staff recreational and wellness activities.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 22 July

  1. GPHA marks 40th anniversary with health walks in ports

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority held health and awareness walks in Tema and Takoradi on 8 July 2026 to commence its 40th anniversary celebration, bringing together staff, retirees, families and union executives. Management indicated plans to make health walks a regular feature and establish a dedicated sports centre for employees.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Supreme Court upholds High Court ruling dismissing APSL's arbitral award claim

    The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL) seeking to overturn a High Court ruling that nullified a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construction Limited in the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal Project dispute. The five-member panel unanimously upheld the High Court's decision, ruling that APSL's invocation of supervisory jurisdiction lacked merit.

    21 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. MPs warn of unsecured containers falling from lowbed trucks

    Members of Parliament have raised concerns over containers being transported on low-bed trailers without proper securing mechanisms, citing accidents, traffic congestion, road damage, and fatalities across Ghana. An NDC MP cited Regulation 52 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, which mandates that loads must be securely bound to prevent sliding or falling, and stressed that failure to enforce the law has emboldened offenders.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. MPs warn of deadly unsecured containers falling from lowbeds

    Members of Parliament have raised urgent concerns over containers being transported on low-bed trailers without proper securing mechanisms, citing accidents, traffic congestion, road damage, and preventable fatalities. An NDC MP cited Regulation 52 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012, which mandates secure loading, and stressed that failure to enforce the law has emboldened offenders.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. Supreme Court dismisses APSL's bid to revive $33.3m award

    Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed APSL's application to overturn a High Court decision that nullified a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construction Limited, ruling that APSL lacked legal and corporate capacity to initiate arbitration for the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal Project.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC faces executive election uncertainty as government officials miss deadline

    Nine of the NDC's 24 national executives hold full-time government positions and were required to resign by June to seek re-election in December 2026 elections, but none have publicly confirmed resignation, raising questions over party compliance with its governance rules.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Customs urges used vehicle buyers to verify import duty payment

    The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has advised prospective buyers of imported used vehicles to verify that all import duties have been paid before purchase to avoid financial losses and seizure. The Customs Technical Services Bureau recommends using the Vehicle Calculator on the ICUMS/UNIPASS platform and requesting physical inspection at a Customs office to confirm the vehicle's authenticity and duty status.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn in development agreements

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion, targeting the creation of 1.7 million jobs by end of 2028.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn development agreements

    The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a US$11.5 billion project pipeline. The programme targets 1.7 million decent jobs by end of 2028, including direct, indirect and induced jobs, with four agreements signed in the past 90 days aimed at more than 160,000 direct jobs.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn development agreements

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth $5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within an $11.5 billion project pipeline. The programme targets creating 1.7 million decent jobs by end of 2028, with four agreements signed in the past 90 days targeting more than 160,000 direct jobs.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn agreements, targets 1.7m jobs

    The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion, with a target to create 1.7 million decent jobs by the end of 2028. Four agreements signed in the past 90 days have combined targets of more than 160,000 direct jobs.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Supreme Court dismisses APSL's US$33m arbitral award appeal

    The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit by Ashanti Port Services Ltd. challenging a High Court decision that set aside a US$33.3 million arbitral award in APSL's favour. The ruling upholds the High Court's May 2026 decision in favour of Justmoh Construction Ltd.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Indian High Commissioner meets GPHA on maritime cooperation

    The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana met with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Director-General to explore cooperation in the maritime sector, discussing capacity building, professional exchanges, and training programmes to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance Ghana's port industry efficiency.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Import duties on vehicles vary by specs, not make alone

    Ghana's Customs Division says imported vehicles of the same make, model and year may attract different duties based on variations in trim level, accessories, engine specifications, and other features. The customs valuation system considers multiple factors beyond the make and model, such as leather versus fabric seats and upgraded interior fittings.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Doctors urge men to avoid alcohol, drugs for stress relief

    Health professionals at International Maritime Hospital have cautioned men against using alcohol and drugs to cope with stress, saying these substances only provide temporary relief while leaving underlying problems unresolved. They recommend instead seeking support from family, friends, religious leaders, and mental health professionals, and adopting healthier coping strategies such as regular physical activity.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. FABAG appeals to Mahama to suspend Ghana Easy Pass Programme

    The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has called on President Mahama to halt the Ghana Easy Pass Programme, arguing the mandatory pre-export conformity verification regime will increase business costs, drive up consumer prices, and duplicate work already done by existing regulatory agencies.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. FABAG opposes Ghana Easy Pass as unnecessary cost burden

    The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has rejected the Ghana Standards Authority's Ghana Easy Pass Programme, a mandatory pre-export conformity verification regime for imported goods, arguing it will increase business costs and consumer prices while duplicating oversight already performed by existing regulatory agencies.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. FABAG opposes Ghana Standards Authority import verification programme

    The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has opposed the Ghana Standards Authority's Ghana Easy Pass Programme, arguing that the mandatory pre-export conformity verification regime for imported goods will increase business costs and consumer prices, and duplicates oversight already performed by existing state agencies.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghana port stakeholders pledge to tackle high business costs

    Key agencies in Ghana's shipping and logistics sector have committed to addressing problems driving up the cost of doing business at the country's ports, following a stakeholder forum convened by the Ghana Shippers' Authority. Issues raised included port congestion, inspection delays, bureaucratic processes, documentation fraud, corruption and informal charges.

    2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Keta Port project advances with stakeholder engagement

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has obtained an Environmental Impact Assessment permit for the proposed Keta Port and is deepening stakeholder engagement. The port is expected to serve as a transit trade gateway for landlocked Sahel countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, and strengthen Ghana's position as a maritime and logistics hub in West Africa.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Fire destroys fuel station at Sekondi fishing harbour

    A downpour and minor landslide in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis on Sunday caused an electricity pole to collapse onto a premix fuel station at Bosumtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour, triggering a fire that destroyed the fuel station, two vehicles, and sections of offices and ice storage rooms. The Ghana National Fire Service brought the fire under control within two hours.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Forty-two companies bid for Keta Harbour Project construction

    Forty-two local and foreign construction companies have submitted bids for the Keta Harbour Project, with four to be selected based on demonstrated ability, expertise, and financial capacity. The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority is reviewing submissions and expects the administration block to be operational by January 2027, though it was initially scheduled for June 2026.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Ghana can exceed $15bn export earnings by 2030 – FAGE

    The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters president said Ghana could exceed US$15 billion in non-traditional export earnings by 2030 if government and stakeholders strengthen support for value addition, citing the country's earlier-than-expected achievement of more than US$5 billion. He identified the feed industry, coconut production, mango cultivation and Tree Crops Development Authority programmes as key growth drivers.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Minister orders evacuation after Sekondi fishing harbour fire

    A fire at Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour in Sekondi on Sunday, June 21 destroyed a premix fuel station, GPHA administration facilities, and other properties; the Western Regional Minister has ordered suspension of commercial activities and evacuation of traders from the Food Market and surrounding areas. Ghana National Fire Service investigations attribute the fire to heavy rainfall that triggered a mudslide, collapsing a slope that brought down an electricity pole which fell between premix fuel tanks and generated igniting sparks.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Keta Port project receives EIA permit and approval

    Ghana's Ports and Harbours Authority confirmed that the Environmental Impact Assessment permit has been obtained and Head Office variation approved for the proposed Keta Port project, which aims to serve transit trade for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's non-traditional exports exceed $5 billion for first time

    Ghana's non-traditional exports have exceeded US$5 billion, recording about 30 per cent growth over the previous year, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority. The GEPA deputy CEO attributed the growth to increased value addition and strong international demand, with cocoa products, cashew, shea, coconut, yam, and mango among top performers.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana's handicrafts sector records 500% export growth

    Ghana's handicrafts sector has recorded approximately 500 per cent growth in exports, becoming the fastest-growing segment in the country's non-traditional export sector, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority. The growth reflects rising global demand for Ghanaian cultural products including ornaments, Adinkra-inspired items, paintings and woodcrafts.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

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