Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, stated that the establishment of the Dedicated Container Terminal (MPS Terminal 3) has significantly increased the capacity of Tema Port to handle the largest vessels in the industry effectively.

He emphasized that the presence of the DCT has positively impacted the reputation of Tema Port as a rapidly growing hub on the West Coast of Africa.

The minister also revealed that the construction of a Dry Terminal, along with other infrastructure enhancement projects, has enhanced the overall efficiency of Ghana's seaports.

This was announced during the 14th edition of the Maritime Law Seminar for Judges of the Superior Courts of Judicature.

“This is in addition to many other service improvement initiatives including but not limited to the Paperless Ports; Ghana Single Window (ICUMS); Deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV); Rollout of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI); Deployment of e-payment solution among others”

He emphasized that government will continue to implement strategies to ensure that stakeholders in the maritime industry can seamlessly conduct business and reduce the cost of business operations at the ports.

“For the foreseeable future, the maritime industry will remain the primary engine of domestic and foreign trade which will in turn stimulate economic growth and development.

Government will continue to make the necessary investment to ensure the maritime sector is projected to attract stakeholders and investments to position Ghana as the preferred business destination within the sub-region,” Ofori-Asiamah concluded.