Govt to develop multimodal transport system – Minister
The government will continue with the development of an integrated rail, inland water and road transport system to ease pressure on the country’s highways and decongest the road network. The Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, said the initiative formed part of the government’s strategy to develop a multimodal transport network that would make … The post Govt to develop multimodal…
The Ghanaian government aims to create a multimodal transport system that incorporates rail, inland water, and road transportation to alleviate congestion on highways and optimize cargo movement. Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, unveiled the initiative during a visit to Volta Lake Transport Limited (VLTL) to inspect progress on constructing a new port to complement the existing facility.
The proposed system would transport goods from the Port of Tema by rail to Mpakadan, then by barges on the Volta Lake to Buipe, and finally by road to northern Ghana and neighboring landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The multimodal approach is anticipated to reduce cargo transportation costs, enhance connectivity for communities along the Volta Lake, and bolster Ghana's trade relations with landlocked countries.
The government is investing in ports, barges, and cargo-handling infrastructure to unlock the economic potential of the Volta Lake, which is currently underutilized. Mr Nikpe praised VLTL management and staff for their dedication and resilience, expressing confidence that the company would become one of the country's most viable transport agencies within two years.
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