{
  "id": 4700033,
  "title": "Port congestion could undermine 24-hour economy policy – GUTA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/port-congestion-could-undermine-24-hour-economy-policy-guta",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:14:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/port-congestion-could-undermine-24-hour-economy-policy-guta/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations (GUTA) has warned that persistent congestion at the Port of Tema could jeopardize Ghana's 24-hour economy policy if urgent action is not taken to restore smooth port operations. In a statement, GUTA's President, Clement Boateng, highlighted the severe impact of the congestion on businesses and increased costs. The union attributes the situation largely to the failure to discharge empty containers at shipping line depots and yards, leading to trucks queuing from the port entrance to the gates of the Regional Maritime University. GUTA further identified inadequate logistics among shipping lines as a contributing factor. If the congestion persists, it could negatively affect the government's 24-hour economy policy, especially as imports peak toward the end of the year. GUTA called for immediate stakeholder engagement between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and shipping lines to resolve the issue and prevent further price increases for consumers.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has warned that the persistent congestion at the Port of Tema could undermine the government’s 24-hour economy policy if urgent measures are not taken to restore smooth port operations.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to resolve Tema Port congestion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/guta-urges-gpha-to-act-swiftly-to-resolve-tema-port-congestion",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:10:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to end Tema Port congestion to avert rising business costs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/guta-urges-gpha-to-act-swiftly-to-end-tema-port-congestion-to-avert",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:14:48.000Z"
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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."
}