GPHA’s oil spillage responsiveness preparedness impressive
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Norwegian Partners have described the preparedness of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) oil spillage responsiveness as impressive. This came up when the GPHA participated in the National Oil Spill Equipment Inventory Exercise, which allows the EPA and its Norwegian technical partners to assess the capabilities and […]
GPHA defends port tariff adjustments
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has defended the recent port tariff adjustment. In a reaction to concerns raised by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), the GPHA said “like all other increments done in the past, the rates of increment in this year’s tariff adjustment were informed by the outcome of a […]
GUTA demands suspension of new tariffs by GPHA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has called on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to suspend the implementation of its new tariffs. Instead, the association has asked the GPHA to engage stakeholders, as the adverse impact of these increases will further compound the high cost of doing business. The President of GUTA, […]
Takoradi Port receives two ship loaders and eco-hopper
The Takoradi Port has taken delivery of a heavy lift carrier/ship, (MV Fair Partner) with two ship loaders and an eco-hopper as final components. The delivery would complete the full installation and automation of the newly constructed Dry Bulk Terminal Conveyor System at the Port. The completion of the Conveyor System automation would enhance dry […]
Port of Amsterdam seeks direct link from Ghana’s Ports
Mr Gert-Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Managing Director of the Port of Amsterdam International has expressed an interest to establish a direct shipping link from Ghana to Amsterdam port. Mr Nieuwenhuizen said such a link would improve the turnaround time of vessels conveying commodities such as cocoa from the sub-region to destination countries. He said this when he […]
