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Part of situation: Congestion and efficiency efforts at Tema Port (11 clusters)

Tema Port congestion threatens Ghana's 24-hour economy

Tema Port congestion Ghana Union of Traders' Associations shipping line delays 24-hour economy policy import costs

The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA) has issued an urgent call to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to address severe congestion at the Port of Tema. GUTA President Clement Boateng stated that the backlog is increasing the cost of doing business and could lead to higher consumer prices.

According to GUTA, the crisis is driven by shipping lines failing to promptly discharge unstuffed empty containers at designated depots. These containers are occupying critical terminal space, which prevents stuffed containers from entering for customs examination and clearance. Additionally, some shipping lines reportedly lack the necessary logistics and infrastructure to move empty containers to their respective yards.

Truck drivers have faced queues stretching from the port entrance to the Regional Maritime University, with some waiting nearly a week to offload containers. GUTA warned that the situation could undermine the government’s 24-hour economy policy and cautioned that congestion may intensify as import volumes peak toward the end of the year.

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Clement Boateng · Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority · Ghana Union of Traders' Associations · Tema Port

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GUTA warns Tema Port congestion threatens 24-Hour Economy [chale.news]
GUTA demands urgent action from GPHA over worsening congestion at Tema Port [onuaonline.com]
GUTA demands swift GPHA intervention over escalating Tema Port gridlock [rainbowradioonline.com]
GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to resolve Tema Port congestion [www.adomonline.com]
GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to end Tema Port congestion to avert rising business costs [www.myjoyonline.com]