By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated the newly expanded Tema Port, marking the completion of phases one and two of one of the most transformative maritime projects in Africa. The ceremony, held at the port premises, celebrated a landmark public private partnership that has positioned Ghana as a dominant force in the region’s maritime and logistics industry.
The expansion executed through a strategic collaboration between Meridian Port Services (MPS), APM Terminals, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and other international partners was fully privately financed. President Mahama praised the partnership as a shining example of Ghana’s capacity to attract and leverage private capital for national development.
According to the President, the Tema Port expansion is “one of the most ambitious infrastructure developments in Africa’s maritime sector.” He emphasized that the achievement goes beyond national pride, underscoring its broader continental impact. “This project is more than a Ghanaian achievement. It is an African statement,” he remarked.
The modernized port, now equipped with cutting-edge technology, expanded berths, and increased container handling capacity, has significantly strengthened Ghana’s role as a maritime hub. President Mahama noted that the development is a deliberate step toward positioning Ghana as the gateway to West Africa’s trade and shipping industry.
With its enhanced operational efficiency and world-class facilities, the Tema Port has become the preferred first-call terminal for major global shipping lines entering the Gulf of Guinea. Its advanced systems ranging from automated cargo handling to streamlined logistics processes promise faster turnaround times and improved service delivery for international trade partners.
The inauguration of the expanded port marks a new chapter in Ghana’s economic competitiveness, reinforcing its role as a key facilitator of regional commerce and a beacon of infrastructure innovation on the African continent.
