Also known as: MPS
Meridian Port Services — operates Terminal 3 at Tema Port; faces system outages and container evacuation delays affecting cargo clearance.
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Business & Financial Times
… The Chief Executive Officer of Terminal 3, the Meridian Port Services (MPS), Mr Mohamed Samara, described the visit as timely, pointing to the recent arrival of three new cranes to further enhance operations at the Terminal. …
GSA Governing Board undertakes tema port tour to strengthen policy oversightContainer traffic at Ghana's Tema Port has surged to levels not seen in two decades, prompting the Transport Minister to direct removal of overstayed containers and encourage more vessel calls to evacuate empty containers. System outages at the Meridian Port Services Terminal have contributed to the congestion and cargo handling delays.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Container traffic at Ghana's Tema Port has surged to levels not seen in two decades, prompting the Transport Minister to direct removal of overstayed containers and encourage more vessel calls to evacuate empty containers. System outages at the Meridian Port Services Terminal have contributed to the congestion and cargo handling delays.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister of Transport has launched measures to reduce container clearance delays at Tema Port through closer collaboration among inspection and processing agencies, aiming to lower demurrage costs for businesses and consumers and speed up cargo movement.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Commissioner of Customs joined senior officials from GPHA, MPS, and other maritime and security agencies to address operational bottlenecks affecting container movement at Tema Port's MPS Terminal 3. Discussions focused on improving coordination, reducing congestion, and shortening cargo turnaround times.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Cocoa Marketing Company has launched a 24-hour operational model to improve cocoa movement across Ghana's logistics and export value chain, as part of President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The initiative, structured around three pillars—Offload 24, Load 24 and Export 24—extends critical cocoa operations beyond conventional working hours at Take-Over Centers in Tema, Kumasi and Takoradi.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cocoa Marketing Company has launched a comprehensive 24-hour operational model under three pillars—Offload 24, Load 24, and Export 24—to improve cocoa movement across logistics and export, implemented at CMC take-over centres in Tema, Kumasi, and Takoradi as part of Ghana's 24-Hour Economy programme.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority paid an official working visit to the Tema Collection to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve operational efficiency at the country's major port. He commended officers for meeting recent revenue targets and urged them to sustain momentum and surpass the annual revenue target.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Maritime Authority has urged stakeholders to implement proposals designed to reduce vessel delays and improve turnaround times at Tema Port, emphasizing the need for better coordination among port agencies and the establishment of a Maritime Single Window for electronic documentation processing.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has met with freight forwarders and industry stakeholders to address operational challenges and improve cargo movement through Ghana's ports. The meeting focused on practical measures and strengthened collaboration to enhance port efficiency and trade facilitation.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Shippers complained at a Ghana Shippers' Authority meeting that delays in moving containers from Meridian Port Services Terminal 3 to inland depots are prolonging cargo clearance, causing unnecessary rent and demurrage charges even when importers have met statutory requirements. The delays are affecting supply chain efficiency and increasing operational costs for businesses.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Transport Dorcas Affo-Toffey visited Meridian Port Services at Tema Port and praised the company's significant investments and modern technology, describing the facility as one of West Africa's most modern and well-equipped ports.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of the Ghana Shippers' Authority Governing Board visited Tema Port on 30 April 2026 to deepen understanding of port operations and strengthen policy oversight in shipping and logistics. The tour included inspection of container terminals, cargo handling zones, and modernization projects, with Terminal 3's CEO noting the arrival of three new cranes to enhance cargo handling capacity and reduce vessel turnaround time.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →