GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to resolve Tema Port congestion
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has called on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to urgently engage shipping lines and other stakeholders to resolve the ongoing congestion at the Port of Tema. According to GUTA, the congestion is having a severe impact on businesses and adding significantly to the cost of doing […]
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has urged the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to swiftly address the congestion plaguing the Port of Tema, according to a statement released on August 15, 2026. The congestion is causing significant disruption to businesses, particularly impacting importers and traders, who are facing increased operational costs due to long queues and demurrage charges.
GUTA's President, Clement Boateng, highlighted that the issue arises from shipping lines' failure to discharge empty containers at designated depots and yards, leading to lengthy truck lines extending from the port entrance to the Regional Maritime University. GUTA's investigations revealed that the ongoing congestion is causing demurrage charges, complicating the process for stuffed containers to enter the terminals for clearance, and that some shipping lines lack the necessary logistics to move unstuffed containers from the terminals to their respective yards.
The association expressed concern that the escalating congestion could undermine the government's 24-hour economy policy and warned that the situation could worsen as import volumes are expected to rise. GUTA is advocating for an immediate meeting involving GPHA, shipping lines, and other stakeholders to devise a sustainable solution to the problem.
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