GPHA demonstrates resilience, strategic vision in 40 years – Board Chairman
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has demonstrated resilience, strategic vision and unwavering commitment to national development throughout its 40 years of operation, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the GPHA Board Chairman, has said.
Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), has praised the organization's resilience, strategic vision, and commitment to national development for the past 40 years. The Ports of Tema and Takoradi, located on the Gulf of Guinea, have evolved significantly through infrastructure expansion, technological adoption, and improved operational efficiency.
These developments have positioned Ghana's ports as vital gateways for trade and regional integration. Nketiah emphasized that the Ports of Tema and Takoradi had transformed into critical economic gateways, facilitating international trade, supporting industries, and promoting regional integration. He highlighted significant investments in port infrastructure, including public-private partnerships, automation, and advanced information technology systems.
Recent investments, such as a 3.5 million TEU container terminal, a dry bulk terminal, and a natural gas liquid export terminal, have enhanced cargo handling capacity and operational efficiency. The planned Takoradi Floating Dock project, backed by £101 million in financing, will bolster ship-repair capabilities and strengthen Ghana's position as a leading maritime hub in the sub-region.
Nketiah also noted the authority's role in providing transit facilities for landlocked countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, as well as the planned Unity Terminal at Tema to ease congestion at the transit terminal. Looking ahead, the GPHA aims to expand port capacity, promote green-port initiatives, and leverage technology to develop smart ports to meet the challenges and opportunities of the next 40 years.
Achieving these goals will require ongoing collaboration among various stakeholders in the maritime sector, including GPHA, shipping lines, terminal operators, Customs, freight forwarders, transport operators, investors, and others.
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