Customs, Port Stakeholders Tackle Container Delays At Tema Port

The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Aaron Kanor, has joined key stakeholders in the maritime and security sectors to address operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of containers at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at the Tema Port. The high-level meeting, hosted by the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, was held at the GPHA Tower on Tuesday.

The meeting brought together senior officials from GPHA, MPS, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Ghana Police Service, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), National Security, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and other relevant stakeholders.

Discussions focused on challenges contributing to delays in container movement and the need for coordinated measures to improve efficiency, reduce congestion and facilitate legitimate trade through the country’s major seaport.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Kanor stressed the importance of stronger collaboration among agencies operating within the port environment. He said improved coordination of systems and proactive communication among stakeholders were essential to reducing delays, shortening cargo turnaround times and enhancing revenue mobilisation.

The Commissioner reaffirmed the Customs Division’s commitment to a technology-driven and integrity-led clearance process designed to make cargo clearance more efficient while maintaining the necessary regulatory and security controls.

According to him, closer collaboration among the various agencies would help eliminate operational bottlenecks and ensure that containers move through the port more seamlessly.

The stakeholders subsequently agreed on a number of measures aimed at accelerating container movement and addressing congestion within the port area.

The resolutions are expected to strengthen coordination among the agencies and improve the overall efficiency of operations at MPS Terminal 3.The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts by authorities and port stakeholders to improve trade facilitation and ensure that delays at the country’s ports do not unnecessarily increase the cost of doing business.

With Tema Port serving as a major gateway for Ghana’s imports and exports, stakeholders said efficient cargo movement was critical to supporting businesses, boosting government revenue and strengthening the country’s position as a regional trade hub.

The Customs Division said it would continue working with GPHA, terminal operators and other agencies to promote a faster, transparent and technology-enabled clearance regime while safeguarding national revenue and security.

 

 

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