Customs, Port Stakeholders Tackle Container Delays At Tema Port
The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Aaron Kanor, has joined key stakeholders in the maritime and security sectors to address operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of containers at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at the Tema Port. The high-level meeting, hosted by the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General […] The post Customs, Port…
Customs Commissioner Mr. Aaron Kanor has convened a meeting with significant stakeholders from the maritime and security sectors to discuss issues causing delays in container movement at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at Tema Port. The gathering, led by GPHA Director-General Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, included representatives from GPHA, MPS, the Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division, Ghana Police Service, Narcotics Control Commission, National Security, Food and Drugs Authority, and other relevant parties.
The discussions centered on the obstacles causing delays and the necessity for collaborative efforts to boost efficiency, decrease congestion, and facilitate legitimate trade at Ghana's primary seaport. Mr. Kanor emphasized the significance of enhanced collaboration among agencies operating within the port ecosystem, asserting that better coordination of systems and proactive communication among stakeholders was crucial to reducing delays, shortening cargo turnaround times, and enhancing revenue collection.
He pledged the Customs Division's dedication to a technology-driven and integrity-oriented clearance procedure to expedite cargo clearance while sustaining essential regulatory and security checks. Stakeholders subsequently endorsed various actions to expedite container movement and tackle congestion at the port. These resolutions aim to strengthen coordination among agencies and enhance the overall effectiveness of operations at MPS Terminal 3.
The meeting is part of ongoing initiatives by authorities and port stakeholders to boost trade facilitation and ensure that delays at the nation's ports do not excessively raise the cost of conducting business. Given that Tema Port acts as a crucial entry point for Ghana's imports and exports, stakeholders highlighted the importance of efficient cargo movement in supporting businesses, increasing government revenue, and reinforcing Ghana's standing as a regional trade hub.
The Customs Division affirmed its commitment to working with GPHA, terminal operators, and other agencies to promote a swifter, transparent, and technology-driven clearance regime while preserving national revenue and security.
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