Also known as: MPS
Container terminal operator at Tema Port; system outages have contributed to port congestion and delays.
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Joy Online
… The call was made during the second Just-In-Time (JIT) Sailing and Port Call Optimisation Workshop held at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3. …
GMA pushes for implementation of port optimisation measures at Tema PortJoy Online
… The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Meridian Port Services, Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, Association of Customs House Agents Ghana, Customs Brokers Association of Ghana and Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana. …
GPHA engages freight forwarders to improve cargo movement through Ghana’s portsJoy Online
Delays in evacuating containers from the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 to Inland Container Depots dominated discussions at the Second Quarter Bronze and Trade Associations’ Shipper Committee meeting organised by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in Accra. …
Shippers decry container evacuation delays at Tema PortJoy Online
The Deputy Minister for Transport has praised the significant investments made by Meridian Port Services (MPS), operators of the container terminal at Tema Port. …
Deputy Transport Minister praises MPS investment at Tema PortBusiness & 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 oversightThe Ministry of Finance will meet maritime and logistics stakeholders on October 21 to discuss proposed changes to customs clearance procedures at Tema Port, following concerns from the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana about delays in shipping invoices, payment processing, and container releases that are increasing costs for businesses.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Finance will meet maritime and logistics stakeholders on October 21 to discuss proposed changes to customs clearance procedures at Tema Port, following concerns from the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana about delays in shipping invoices, payment processing, and container releases that are increasing costs for businesses.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has demanded an impartial investigation into a reported assault at the Mediterranean Shipping Company office at Tema Port, warning that persistent operational delays and mounting charges are fueling tensions and could trigger further confrontations between port users and service providers.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has urged the Finance Minister to convene an emergency stakeholder meeting to address shipping-line delays, terminal disruptions and financial losses at Tema Port, citing mounting costs for businesses and supply chain disruptions.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission has called for tighter security coordination among agencies at Tema Harbour to prevent the port being used as a transit point for narcotic drugs, with its Director-General emphasising that no container should leave without required clearances and warning against inter-agency competition.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has scheduled a high-level meeting for September 17 to discuss strengthening Ghana's border security and preventing the trafficking of narcotic drugs and illicit substances through ports, airports, and land borders. The meeting will bring together key institutions to review vulnerabilities, intelligence-sharing arrangements, cargo screening systems, inter-agency coordination, and technology deployment to disrupt narcotics trafficking.
14 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 →