{
  "id": 6790977,
  "title": "Gov’t allocates additional Tema Port berth to clear clinker backlog",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/govt-allocates-additional-tema-port-berth-to-clear-clinker-backlog",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T18:50:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/govt-allocates-additional-tema-port-berth-to-clear-clinker-backlog/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government has allocated a supplemental berth at the Tema Port to alleviate the accumulation of clinker imports and lessen demurrage expenses encountered by cement producers. This measure aims to alleviate congestion at the port, where handling delays of clinker shipments have escalated operational costs for cement manufacturers. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, disclosed the plan following a private assembly with cement manufacturers. She revealed that the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) consented to temporarily provision an extra berth. \"I'm delighted to inform you that the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, under the guidance of the Minister for Transport, have granted us an additional berth temporarily to clear the backlog and relieve the manufacturers from demurrage,\" she stated. Furthermore, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) implemented procedures to expedite duty payments, enabling importers to expedite the clearance process. The Minister emphasized the government's dedication to diminishing inefficiencies and fostering a more competitive business setting in Ghana. Tebon Zumah, the Director of the Tema Port, endorsed the steps and projected they would assist cement manufacturers in surmounting the present challenges. He also expressed optimism that the interventions would curb additional hikes in cement prices.",
  "summary": "The government has secured the temporary use of an additional berth at the Tema Port to help clear the backlog of clinker imports and reduce demurrage charges facing cement manufacturers. The intervention is expected to ease congestion at the port, where delays in handling clinker shipments have increased operational costs for cement producers. Minister for […]",
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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."
}