Also known as: Port of Tema
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… The Tema Motorway is a key transport link between the Tema Port and other parts of the country, and the ongoing works have affected traffic movement along the busy stretch. …
Work through the night to finish Tema Motorway by 2027 – Agbodza to contractorJoy Online
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has called for the swift implementation of proposals developed to reduce delays and improve vessel turnaround times at the Tema Port. …
GMA pushes for implementation of port optimisation measures at Tema PortThe Chronicle
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has announced a series of urgent operational measures to address growing landside congestion at the Port of Tema. …
GPHA moves to ease Tema Port congestionJoy Online
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has announced a series of urgent operational measures to address growing landside congestion at the Port of Tema, assuring stakeholders that efforts are underway to restore normal cargo flow and maintain efficient port operations. …
GPHA announces urgent measures to ease congestion at Tema PortThe Chronicle
A major suspected narcotics trafficking operation was foiled on Wednesday night after police intercepted 866 parcels of substances suspected to be cocaine concealed in sacks of gari and konkonte and allegedly being prepared for export from the Tema Port enclave. …
Police Bust $6.928m Cocaine Haul In Tema … Dutch National, Two Ghanaians HeldJoy Online
… The substance, which according to the police has a street value of around US$6.9 million were concealed in sacks of gari at the Tema Port enclave. …
3 suspects including foreign national picked up by police over suspected cocaine seized in TemaJoy Online
… ection with the consignment. Sources close to the operation told Graphic Online’s Benjamin Xornam Glover that the suspects were picked up while supervising a group of men loading sacks of gari and ‘konkonte’ into a 40-foot container for export at a warehouse within the Tema Port …
Police intercept 866 parcels of suspected cocaine hidden in bags of gari, 3 suspects in custodyJoy Online
… According to Nitidae, the difference is largely explained by an estimated 165,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts imported informally from Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso and subsequently exported through Ghana’s Tema Port. …
Ghana processes less than 6% of cashew output as farmers face price plungeThe Ghanaian Times
… It is a story about affordability, information, regulation, and trust in a market where the difference between a sound vehicle and a costly mistake can be difficult to see before the car reaches Tema Port. …
How China’s Used Car Boom Is Reshaping Ghana’s Import MarketJoy Online
… He cited the successful partnership that transformed the Tema Port into one of the leading ports in West Africa as evidence of the President’s track record in maritime infrastructure development. …
Keta Port, Ho Airport projects on course – Transport MinisterThe Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark concluded a seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana, providing healthcare services to 5,909 people including general consultations, dental care, eye treatment, and approximately 40 surgical procedures, before departing from Tema Port on October 30, 2026.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark concluded a seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana, providing healthcare services to 5,909 people including general consultations, dental care, eye treatment, and approximately 40 surgical procedures, before departing from Tema Port on October 30, 2026.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Reconstruction of the first section of the 19.5-kilometre Accra-Tema Motorway is 53 per cent complete, with work funded by A.T. Expressway Limited estimated at US$339 million and scheduled for completion in August 2027. The 27.7-kilometre corridor project includes a 10-lane highway, interchange reconstructions, toll plazas, and footbridges designed to ease congestion and improve road safety.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The CEO of A.T. Expressway Limited says the Accra-Tema Motorway project, Ghana's first PPP toll road concession under a 30-year arrangement, is expected to establish a new model for financing major infrastructure without placing the entire financial burden on the state.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship AUSPICIOUS ARK arrived at Tema port on October 23, 2026, for a seven-day humanitarian medical mission and friendly visit to Ghana under Mission Harmony 2026. The vessel will provide medical services to the public and facilitate professional exchanges between Ghanaian and Chinese military medical personnel.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board has inspected ongoing infrastructure projects at the Port of Tema, including dredging works that have deepened selected berths from 11 to 14 metres and breakwater rehabilitation expected to be completed within a month. The projects are intended to improve operational efficiency and enable larger vessels to berth at the port.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Helena Akua Denkyi, a Ghana Revenue Authority contract staff member and one of six accused in the alleged 3.9-tonne cocaine case, filed an application to be struck out. The Kwabenya Circuit Court adjourned to November 5, 2026, to rule on the application.
22 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 →
President John Mahama has cut the sod for construction of the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park, expected to accommodate more than 120 enterprises and provide serviced plots, factory shells, and infrastructure as part of efforts to position Ghana as a manufacturing and logistics hub for West Africa.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Food and Drugs Authority, in collaboration with state agencies, has supervised the safe disposal of a 40-foot container of loose, unpackaged, and unhygienic bale diapers imported from Spain that failed to meet required standards. The container was intercepted during a joint inspection at Tema Port, and the importer was required to bear the disposal costs alongside statutory fines.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan's Ambassador to Ghana says Japan will continue supporting Ghana's sustainable economic and social development, focusing on infrastructure, industrial and agricultural development, health, and human resources. The partnership will deepen through dialogue, with Japanese investments spanning multiple regions including northern Ghana.
12 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Nestlé Ghana commissioned a new evaporated milk production line at its Tema factory, replacing equipment in operation for over 30 years and raising annual production capacity from approximately 12,960 tonnes to nearly 30,000 tonnes. President Mahama, who commissioned the facility, highlighted the investment as boosting local manufacturing and supporting the government's 24-hour economy initiative.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama reported that Ghana's foreign direct investment increased from $624 million in 2024 to $2.62 billion in 2025, citing falling interest rates, lower inflation, and improved cedi performance. He highlighted Nestlé's expanded Tema production line, which will boost annual evaporated milk capacity from 12,960 tonnes to nearly 30,000 tonnes, as evidence of investor confidence in Ghana's economic prospects.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Dzata Cement, called for greater belief in Ghanaians and state support for local entrepreneurs, saying his venture proves Ghanaian entrepreneurs can conceive, finance, build and operate large-scale industrial businesses rather than remain dependent on foreign-owned enterprises. Dzata Cement, a wholly Ghanaian-owned Portland cement manufacturer in Tema, marked five years of operations.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Commissioner General has established a nine-member investigative committee to probe allegations that 28 containers disappeared, were transferred, or removed without authorization at Tema Port during customs clearance. The containers allegedly contained commodities including cyanide, condensed milk, sardines, alcohol, textiles, pharmaceuticals, black pepper and tomato paste, with some reportedly offloaded to private warehouses or moved from the port without owners' knowledge.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama visited the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship docked at Tema Port, describing it as a "floating vessel of true mercy and humanism." During its 10-month stay, Mercy Ships will provide patient care and train local health workers; the visit marks the organisation's fifth mission to Ghana since 1991.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Importers have petitioned the Ghana Revenue Authority to investigate the alleged unauthorised removal and transfer of 28 containers at various stages of clearance from Tema Port, which they say were emptied, transferred, reported missing or moved without owners' knowledge. The matter has been reported to the Tema Regional Police Command, which has made arrests.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Global Mercy hospital ship, stationed at Tema Port for a 10-month mission, is expected to provide at least 2,400 surgeries and dental treatments to Ghanaians. The mission will include specialist procedures such as cleft lip and palate, cataracts, and orthopaedic surgeries, while Ghanaian health professionals train and work alongside international medical teams to strengthen Ghana's healthcare system.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama toured the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship docked at Tema Port, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare through strengthening primary healthcare, the National Health Insurance Scheme, investing in hospitals and health workers, and using the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for non-communicable diseases. The humanitarian mission marks Mercy Ships' fifth visit to Ghana since 1991.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama officially welcomed the Global Mercy Hospital Ships at Tema Port on Thursday for a 10-month deployment to provide free surgeries and medical care to Ghanaians. The visit marks the fifth deployment since 1991 and will strengthen the nation's surgical and anaesthetic systems alongside previous contributions of over 2,600 surgeries and 16,700 dental procedures.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus is calling for an immediate suspension of Ghana's bilateral visa-waiver arrangement and maritime cooperation agreement with Colombia, citing the need for a comprehensive national-security review. The demand follows unprecedented cocaine seizures linked to Ghana, with the Caucus pointing to Colombia's status as the world's leading source of cocaine shipments.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority Caucus has called for immediate suspension of Ghana's maritime and port cooperation arrangements with Colombia, citing concerns over large-scale cocaine seizures linked to Ghana and the UN's identification of Colombia as the world's leading departure country for cocaine shipments by sea.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for immediate suspension of the maritime shipping and port cooperation agreement with Colombia, citing national security concerns over cocaine trafficking. The demand follows renewed scrutiny of Ghana's role in international drug trafficking and a maritime trade agreement linking Tema Port to Cartagena.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, Ghana has emerged as both a transit and destination country for heroin trafficking, with the drug primarily originating from Afghanistan, imported by East African nationals, and repackaged for export to the United States by Ghanaian nationals working with Nigerian counterparts. The report notes that heroin distribution has expanded from urban centres of Accra and Tema to rural areas in northern Ghana, and raises concerns about corrupt officials facilitating movement through seaports and airports.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 2025 Organised Crime Index names Makola and Abossey Okai as hubs for fake goods sales in Ghana, with counterfeit trade scoring 5.5 out of 10—up 0.5 from the previous edition. The report notes most electrical products sold in Accra are estimated to be counterfeit, fake medicines remain a persistent issue, and illicit tobacco and alcohol smuggling has also worsened, with porous borders facilitating the trade.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwabenya Circuit Court has denied bail to six persons arrested over the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of alleged cocaine at Tema Port, citing the serious nature of the offences. Two accused with medical conditions—a stroke survivor and a sickle cell patient—were ordered to receive medical attention as needed while in custody.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on the Food and Drugs Authority to urgently resolve delays in issuing import codes and permits for regulated consignments at ports, which have prevented some importers from completing clearance processes and taking delivery of cargo.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwabenya Circuit Court has denied bail to six persons accused of involvement in shipping about 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine from Ghana to France. The judge ordered them to remain in custody, citing the nature of the alleged offence and considerations about whether they would stand trial or interfere with proceedings.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kwabenya Circuit Court has denied bail to six persons accused of involvement in the shipment of about 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine from Ghana to France. The judge cited the nature of the alleged offence and concerns about whether the accused would stand trial or interfere with proceedings, despite defence arguments that the accused had cooperated with investigators and had health issues.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →