{
  "id": 4256505,
  "title": "Fix Tema Port, roads to cut logistics costs and boost trade — Oro Oil CEO, Maxwell Commey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/fix-tema-port-roads-to-cut-logistics-costs-and-boost-trade-oro-oil",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-29T18:55:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/fix-tema-port-roads-to-cut-logistics-costs-and-boost-trade-oro-oil-ceo-maxwell-commey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oro Oil Ghana Limited CEO Maxwell Commey has emphasized the urgent need to address congestion, high logistics costs and weak inland connectivity at Ghana's ports, specifically mentioning the Tema Port. He asserts that these issues are directly impacting the competitiveness, planning and job creation of agro-industrial firms like Oro Oil Ghana, which rely on cost-effective and reliable movement of goods. Commey proposes targeted infrastructure upgrades, digitalization, private-sector participation and better coordination among agencies along the trade corridor as potential solutions. Rising trade volumes have put pressure on Tema's landside operations, causing delays, yard congestion and higher costs. Empty-container backlogs and poor maintenance of access roads further exacerbate the congestion. Commey advocates for rehabilitating port access roads serving the Tema Harbour area and treating them as a crucial part of Ghana's logistics infrastructure. Aligning infrastructure investments with export ambitions could benefit exporters of palm oil, cocoa and other agricultural products by reducing demurrage and inventory costs. Greater use of digital systems and private-sector participation in port operations and services are also necessary to improve information sharing and accountability. By strengthening inland connectivity and road infrastructure, Ghana can enhance its position as a regional trade gateway and boost overall economic growth.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive Officer of Oro Oil Ghana Limited, Maxwell Commey, has called for urgent and coordinated action to address congestion, high logistics costs and weak inland connectivity affecting Ghana’s ports, particularly the Tema Port. Mr Commey said the challenges were increasing the cost of doing business, constraining trade and limiting opportunities for job creation. In […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Oro Oil CEO Maxwell Commey calls for fixing Tema Port congestion and weak inland connectivity",
    "Congestion and high logistics costs impact agro-industrial firms' competitiveness and job creation"
  ],
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Fix Tema Port, roads to cut logistics costs and boost trade — Oro Oil CEO, Maxwell Commey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/fix-tema-port-roads-to-cut-logistics-costs-and-boost-trade-oro-oil-4257990",
        "published": "2026-08-29T18:55:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}