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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Operations at the Kpone Unity Terminal have been suspended indefinitely by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) following a day of intense demonstrations by transit freight forwarders at the Tema Port. …
GPHA shuts down Kpone Terminal following fierce freight-forwarder protestsThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →