Introduction to Ghana's major ports and shipping company
Summary:As an important trade hub in West Africa, Ghana has several ports, of which Tema Port and Takoradi Port are the two most important. The shipping routes from China to Ghana are very busy, and there are many internationally renowned shipping companies providing services.
Port Information
Tema Port
Tema Port is the largest port in Ghana and one of the busiest ports in West Africa. It is
located near the capital Accra, with a superior geographical location and convenient
transportation. Tema Port mainly handles containers, bulk cargo, roll-on/roll-off cargo, etc.
Tel: +233 (0) 303 2191**
Fax: +233 (0) 303 2041**
Takoradi Port
Takoradi Port is the second largest port in Ghana, mainly handling petroleum products, minerals
and agricultural products. It is located in the southwest of Ghana and is an important port in
the western region of Ghana.
Tel: +233 (0) 3120 24073, 2021436, 20242**
Fax: +233 (0) 3120 228**
Official website of the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority: https://www.ghanaports.gov.gh/
Characteristics of Ghana Ports
Excellent geographical location: Ghana's ports are located on the coast of the
Gulf of Guinea and are important transportation hubs in West Africa.
Various types of goods: Ghana's ports handle many types of goods, including
containers, bulk cargo, roll-on/roll-off cargo, petroleum products, minerals and agricultural
products, etc.
Improved infrastructure: In recent years, the Ghanaian government has been
committed to the construction and upgrading of port infrastructure to improve the port's
throughput and service level.
Huge development potential: With the rapid development of Ghana's economy, the development of the port also faces huge opportunities.
Shipping company information
Asian regional shipping companies:
COSCO Shipping: China's largest comprehensive shipping group, with intensive
flights on the China-Africa route.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL): Another large Chinese shipping
company that provides container shipping services worldwide.
Evergreen: Taiwan's largest container shipping company, with extensive
coverage on Asia-Africa routes.
Yang Ming: Provides container shipping services worldwide.
European regional shipping companies:
Maersk: The world's largest container shipping company, with a large fleet
worldwide.
MSC: The world's second largest container shipping company, providing
container shipping services worldwide.
CMA CGM: France's largest container shipping company, with a wide network of routes worldwide.