Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has formally inaugurated Phases I and II of the Tema Port Expansion Project at Meridian Port Services’ Terminal 3, marking the full completion of one of the country’s most transformative maritime infrastructure undertakings in decades.
The project — now fully constructed, equipped and integrated with modern operational systems — delivers four new berths, a 1,400-metre quay and an impressive 127 hectares of terminal space. With these enhancements, Tema Port’s handling capacity rises to 3.7 million TEU, elevating it among the most advanced and efficient container gateways in West Africa, according to shipping intelligence provider Dynaliners.
Meridian Port Services (MPS), the operator of Terminal 3, is a joint venture comprising APM Terminals (Maersk), Africa Global Logistics (MSC) and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. The multinational partnership has been central to the project’s successful execution and to ensuring that the facility meets global standards in automation, safety and productivity.
The Tema Port Expansion Project is widely regarded as a strategic national investment designed to future-proof Ghana’s maritime competitiveness.
By boosting cargo throughput and enabling the handling of larger vessels, the upgraded terminal is expected to reduce turnaround times, lower logistics costs, and improve supply-chain reliability for businesses across the sub-region.
The development also strengthens Ghana’s position as a critical node in West African trade, particularly at a time when economic integration efforts under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) continue to gather pace.
Officials say the expanded port will support long-term economic growth by attracting new investment, increasing export capacity and enhancing Ghana’s role as a regional shipping hub.
Industry analysts note that the port’s modernisation places Ghana in a stronger position to compete with other major regional terminals, such as those in Lagos, Abidjan and Lomé, all of which have been scaling up infrastructure to capture growing trade volumes.
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