Ghana
Country name: |
Ghana |
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Official country name: |
Republic of Ghana |
Assessment dates: |
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From (Month / Year): |
16.01.2024 |
To (Month / Year): |
28/03/2024 |
Name of Assessor: |
Massimo Marghinotti |
Title and Position: |
Logistics Officer SBP |
Contact (email and phone number): |
Tel. +233531008320 |
Table of Contents
Chapter | Name of Assessor | Organization | Date Updated |
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1 Ghana Country Profile |
Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
1.1 Ghana Humanitarian Background | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
1.2 Ghana Regulatory Departments | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
1.3 Ghana Customs Information | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2 Ghana Logistics Infrastructure |
Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.1 Ghana Port Assessment | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.1.1 Ghana Port of Takoradi | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.1.2 Ghana Port of Tema | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2 Ghana Aviation | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2.1 Ghana Kotoka International Airport | Jamal Abdel Amin Shafagoj | WFP | Jan-16 |
2.2.2 Ghana Kumasi International Airport | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2.3 Ghana Sunyani National Airport | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2.4 Ghana Takoradi National Airport | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2.5 Ghana Tamale National Airport | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2.6 Ghana Wa Airstrip | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2.7 Ghana Navrongo National Airport/Paga Airstrip | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.2.8 Ghana Yendi National Airport | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.3 Ghana Road Network | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.3.1 Ghana Border Crossing of Sampa | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.3.2 Ghana Border Crossing of Elubo | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.3.3 Ghana Border Crossing of Vankrogu Chache | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.3.4 Ghana Border Crossing of Hamile | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.3.5 Ghana Border Crossing of Tumu | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.3.6 Ghana Border Crossing of Paga | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.4 Ghana Railway Assessment | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.5 Ghana Waterways Assessment | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
2.6 Ghana Storage Assessment | Jamal Abdel Amin Shafagoj | WFP | Jan-16 |
2.7 Ghana Milling Assessment | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
3 Ghana Logistics Services |
Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
3.1 Ghana Fuel | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
3.2 Ghana Transporters | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
3.3 Ghana Manual Labor Costs | Jamal Abdel Amin Shafagoj | WFP | Jan-16 |
3.4 Ghana Telecommunications | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
3.5 Ghana Food and Additional Suppliers | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
3.6 Ghana Additional Service Providers | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
3.7 Ghana Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4 Ghana Contact Lists |
Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.1 Ghana Government Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.2 Ghana Humanitarian Agency Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.3 Ghana Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.4 Ghana Port and Waterways Company Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.5 Airport Company Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.6 Ghana Storage and Milling Company Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.7 Ghana Fuel Provider Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.8 Ghana Transporter Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.9 Ghana Railway Companies Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.10 Ghana Supplier Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.11 Ghana Additional Services Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
4.12 Ghana Waste Management Companies Contact List | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
5 Ghana Annexes |
Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
5.1 Ghana Acronyms and Abbreviations | Massimo Marghinotti | WFP | March 2024 |
Ghana - 1 Country Profile
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures.
Generic Information:
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Cote d’Ivoire in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. Ghana covers an area of 239,567 km2 (92,497 sq. mi), spanning diverse biomes that range from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. The capital and largest city is Accra. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, 20.4 km2 (7.9 sq. mi), had a population of 284,124 inhabitants, and the larger Greater Accra Region, 3,245 km2 (1,253 sq. mi), had a population of 5,455,692 inhabitants. Other cities are Kumasi, Tamale, and Sekondi-Takoradi. The word Ghana means "Warrior King" in Mande.
Ghana is a unitary presidential constitutional democracy with a parliamentary multi-party system that is dominated by two parties—the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Ghana alternated between civilian and military governments until January 1993, when the military government gave way to the Fourth Republic of Ghana after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. The 1992 constitution of Ghana divides powers among a commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces (President of Ghana), parliament (Parliament of Ghana), cabinet (Cabinet of Ghana), council of state (Ghanaian Council of State), and an independent judiciary (Judiciary of Ghana). The government is elected by universal suffrage after every four years.
Nana Akufo-Addo won the presidency in the general election in 2016. He also won the 2020 election. Presidents are limited to two four-year terms in office. The president can serve a second term only upon re-election. The 2012 Fragile States Index indicated that Ghana is ranked the 67th-least fragile state in the world and the fifth-least fragile state in Africa. Ghana ranked 112th out of 177 countries on the index. Ghana ranked as the 64th-least corrupt and politically corrupt country in the world out of all 174 countries ranked and ranked as the fifth-least corrupt and politically corrupt country in Africa out of 53 countries in the 2012 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index. Ghana was ranked 7th in Africa out of 53 countries in the 2012 Ibrahim Index of African Governance. The Ibrahim Index is a comprehensive measure of African government, based on variables which reflect the success with which governments deliver essential political goods to its citizens. According to 2023 V-Dem Democracy indices Ghana is ranked 67th electoral democracy worldwide and 10th electoral democracy in Africa. Find the country in the generic links below:
Wikipedia Country Information Ghana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
IMF Country Information Ghana and the IMF
OEC The Observatory of Economic Complexity Ghana and the OEC
The CIA factbook Ghana
Economist Intelligence Unit Ghana Economy, Politics and GDP Growth Summary*
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info:
World Food Programme Ghana | WFP | United Nations World Food Programme - Fighting Hunger Worldwide
Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: West & Central Africa
Facts and Figures:
Wolfram Alpha Ghana information
World Bank Ghana Home
Population Information: Ghana Population 2024 - World Population Review
Ghana - 1.1 Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters |
Yes / No |
Comments / Details |
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Drought |
Yes |
Recurrent drought in the north severely affects agricultural activities. |
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Earthquakes |
Yes |
Between 1862 and 2023 various minor tremors shook Ghana. The effects of two tremors that occurred in 1997 were felt in all the region. |
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Epidemics |
Yes |
Cholera, Yellow Fever, Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis (CSM), Pandemic Influenza etc. |
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Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
Average maximum temperatures are highest in March over the entire country except for an area between Akuse, Ho and Tafo where temperatures are highest in February. The highest temperature so far recorded in Ghana is 43.9°C at Navrongo. |
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Flooding |
Yes |
In 2023, more than 26,000 people have been displaced so far by floods in south-eastern Ghana, according to national authorities. Floods in the White Volta River Basin affected hundreds of thousands of people and destroyed many of their livelihoods. link |
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Insect Infestation |
Yes |
Armyworm, Anthrax, Blackfly, Locust, Larger Grain Borer etc. |
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Mudslides |
Yes |
Mud slides are a common risk in the wetter Western and Eastern regions of Ghana. |
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Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
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High Waves / Surges |
Yes |
The Volta Region of Ghana experience incidence of flooding of settlements and road networks by tidal waves. The country has a coastline of about 560 Km which makes it vulnerable to the impacts of climate changes, particularly sea level rise and coastal erosion. |
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Wildfires |
Yes |
Fire is a major hazard in Ghana. Incidences of widespread bushfires mostly affect the Northern and Brong Ahafo regions annually and are attributed to the burning of land in preparation for cultivation and the dry spell experienced because of the Harmattan season. |
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High Winds |
Yes |
Windstorms usually accompany the early rains in Ghana and are major causes of destruction of property and infrastructure. The dry, dusty, harmattan winds occur from January to March. |
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Other Comments |
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Man-Made Issues |
Yes / No |
Comments / Details |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
Land conflicts were mostly inter-ethnic struggles over access to, control over and ownership of land. |
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International Conflict |
No |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
In 2018, 5000 IDPs were registered in Ghana, according to World Bank |
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Refugees Present |
Yes |
At the end of June 2021, Ghana hosted 14,273 refugees and asylum-seekers. Source UNHCR |
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Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
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Other Comments |
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Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport |
Comments |
From (month) to (month) |
Primary Road Transport |
No |
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Secondary Road Transport |
Yes |
From April to July |
Rail Transport |
No |
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Air Transport |
Yes, due to the Harmattan wind |
From December to March |
Waterway Transport |
n/a |
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The major primary roads are paved and in good condition on the opposite of the secondary roads which are not paved and can be damaged during the rainy season. The harmattan wind affects greatly the air transport, with delays and cancellation of certain flights due to the low visibility.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling (economic, social, climate…) |
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Activity |
Comments |
From <month> to <month> |
Storage |
No |
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Handling |
No |
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Other |
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Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
In response to the Yokohama strategy for a safer world and plan of action, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) was established by act 517 of 1996 to manage disasters and similar emergencies in the country. It was structured and placed under the ministry of the interior, to enable coordinating all the relevant civil authorities at the national, regional and district levels.
NADMO functions under a National secretariat, ten (10) Regional secretariats, two hundred and forty-three (243) Metropolitan, Municipal and District secretariat and over nine hundred (900) Zonal offices throughout the country. The Technical Advisory Committees are the multi-sectorial and multi-discipline bodies that do the technical planning and advise NADMO on the mode of implementation of programmes and projects appropriate for the various hazard/ disaster types. They play very active roles in the pre-disaster, emergency and post-disaster phases either as technical advisors or field workers.
The Technical Committee members are drawn from the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), UN system, Professional Institutions/Academia and Individuals with the requisite skills, expertise and proven experience.
The Technical Committees at all meetings discuss topical issues affecting or likely to affect the people of Ghana during emergencies and in a relative peace time they are expected to assist NADMO in the implementation of programmes and projects. With the diverse expertise embedded in the committees, the members are occasionally used as resource persons for workshops, seminars, media education and outreach programmes.
There are eight National Technical Committees of experts from governmental, non- governmental and other institutions. The Nuclear and Radiological Committee was recently added because of its international specific concerns and focus.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
20 UN entities are active in Ghana: FAO, IFAD, ILO, IMO, IOM, UN Habitat, UNAIDS, UNCDF, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNIC, UNICEF, UNIDO, UNODC, UNOPS, UNU-INRA, WFP, WHO.
International NGOs are also working in Ghana, see below a list (not exhaustive):
ADRA (Adventist Development Relief Agency) CARE, CRS (Catholic Relief Service) PLAN, Water Aid, World Vision.
The UN has four programme areas, which are fully aligned with the GSGDA and the MDGs:
1. Food Security and Nutrition
2. Sustainable Environment, Energy and Human Settlements
3. Human Development and Productive Capacity for Improved Social Services
4. Transparent and Accountable Governance
The UN is organized in 11 Outcome Groups that are linked to the national Sector Working Groups. Click here for more information.
Ghana hosts one of five United Nations Humanitarian Response Depots (UNHRD) in the world. The depot stores emergency supplies and equipment not just for WFP—which manages the depot—but also for other humanitarian organizations who have registered to use the facility. Since its establishment in Ghana in 2006, the depot has helped to reduce costs and improve emergency response time. Dispatches have been used to respond to several emergency operations in Africa, but also in the Americas and Europe. Since 2017, UNHRD covered a total of 63 Countries, dispatching 48,393 m3 of goods, equivalent to 11,014 mt, for 18 Partners Organizations. A Logistics Intervention Fleet has also been integrated into the activities of the HRD, with the objective of further improving the region’s response capacity and eliminating the need for capital investments each time an emergency occurs.
Figures:
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3600 m2 Covered space.
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1400 m2 Open storage.
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612 m3 Temperature-controlled space.
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26 m3 Cold Room.
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450 m2 Office space.
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400 m2 Training centre.
Ghana - 1.2 Regulatory Departments
Regulatory Narrative
The country possesses numerous regulatory bodies. The financial sector is overseen by the Bank of Ghana (BOG), whilst the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) enables the establishment of free zones in the country for the promotion of economic development and to provide for the regulation of activities in free zones. The National Labour Commission (NLC) aims to develop and regulate harmonious industrial relations and promote co-operation in the labour market. Other notable regulatory bodies include the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Commission on Culture (NCC) and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
Ghana is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is the National Statutory Body responsible for the management of the nation’s quality infrastructure embracing the three (3) pillars of Metrology, Standardisation and Conformity Assessment (i.e., Testing, Inspection and Certification).
It does this through standardisation, metrology and conformity assessment activities. Some of these activities are testing, inspection and certification. These activities ensure that products or goods and services produced in Ghana, whether for local consumption or for export are safe, reliable and are of good quality.
The Authority is legally mandated to undertake:
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National Standards development and dissemination
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Testing Services
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Inspection Activities
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Product certification scheme
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Calibration, Verification and Inspection of Weights, Measures and Weighing and Measuring Instruments
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Pattern approval of new weighing and measuring instruments
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Destination Inspection of imported High Risk goods
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Promoting Quality Management Systems in Industry
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Advise the Ministry of Trade and Industry on standards and related issues
The services rendered by GSA are essential for economic growth. This is because Standards bring technological, economic and societal benefits. They help to harmonise technical specifications of products and services making industry more efficient and breaking down barriers to international trade. Conformity to Standards helps reassure consumers that products are safe, efficient and good for the environment.
For business organisations, Standards are strategic tools and guidelines to help companies tackle some of the most demanding challenges of modern business. They ensure that business operations are as efficient as possible, increase productivity and help companies/institutions to access new markets.
Within the GSA, there is the Metrology Directorate.
The functions of the Directorate are performed by three (3) departments, namely:
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Scientific Metrology
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Industrial Metrology
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Legal Metrology
Scientific metrology- deals with the organization and development of measurement standards and with their maintenance.
Industrial metrology- ensures the adequate functioning of measurement instruments used in industry, in production and testing processes, for ensuring quality of life for citizens and for academic research.
Legal metrology- is the application of legal requirements to measurements and measuring instruments. It is the branch of metrology concerned with the implementation of regulations to ensure an appropriate level of credibility for measurement results whenever conflicts of interest exist.
Another governmental entity is the Ghana National Accreditation Service (GhaNAS) which promotes trade & industry, protect health, safety and the environment.
GhaNAS has been established to provide accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies. It is a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1963 (Act 179) with the liability of its members limited by guarantee.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) was established in August 1997 under the Food and Drugs Law, 1992 (PNDCL 305B). It is the National Regulatory Authority mandated by the public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) to regulate food, drugs, food supplements, herbal and homeopathic medicines, veterinary medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, household chemical substances, tobacco and tobacco products.
The Government of the Republic of Ghana has taken the decision to phase out Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) and to implement a Destination Inspection Scheme. Mandated by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI) regulated by the Export and Import Act, 1995 (Act 503) Export and Import (Amendment) Act, 2000.
Appointed companies are:
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Bureau Veritas/BIVAC International Ghana Limited link
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Intertek link
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SGS Limited link
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Gateway Services Limited (GSL)/Cotecna link
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Webb Fontaine (Gh) Limited link
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List.
Ghana - 1.3 Customs Information
Customs Information
When importing goods into Ghana, the right procedures with respect to clearance of goods, must be adhered to after the goods have been shipped.
Goods will be successfully imported with the assistance of Customs Agents,
These are individuals and/or entities who have been given the permit and/or license to operate as mediators between the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and importers and exporters to facilitate trade and to assist in the movement of goods to-and-from the territory of Ghana and other countries. They, therefore, ensure that all the proper procedures are followed throughout the shipping process until the goods depart from Custom’s custody.
There are three (3) types of Customs Agents in Ghana. They are:
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Customs House Agent (CHA)
Customs House Agent (CHA), also called Customs Broker or Customs Clearing Agent is a person licensed to act as an agent for transaction of any business relating to the entry or departure of conveyances or the import or export of goods at a Customs-controlled area. In Ghana, CHA licenses are issued and overseen by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
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Freight Forwarders
Freight forwarding is the high – efficiency method of shipping goods from one destination to another by way of various transport carriers, including sea, air, rail, and road. A freight forwarder is the representative who acts as an intermediary between a shipper and the shipper’s preferred transportation service carrier. Hiring a freight forwarder to import and export goods on your behalf can make the process much less daunting and stressful.
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Shipping Agents
Shipping Agents are shipping companies or ship management companies that oversee transporting of goods from point A to point B. They provide the services of crewing, insurance (crew and vessel), quality and safety services including certification of the vessel (ISM and ISPS), purchasing (spare parts, lubricants, victuals, chemicals, etc.), employment of the vessel (chartering) and others.
Shipping companies may be owned and operated privately, publicly (government) or a combination of both in the form of partnership. Please see www.shippers.org.gh for more information.
When Importing goods into Ghana, these Customs Agents need to be employed at different points of the process to facilitate the shipping and clearing of goods. They are licensed and overseen by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
See procedures below:
Requirements
This section covers the documents required for clearing imported goods in Ghana. One must be in possession of the under-listed documents before or at the time the imported goods arrive at the ports of Ghana to facilitate the clearing process.
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Original waybill or Bill of Lading
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Attested invoice.
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Packing list
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Import Declaration Form (IDF) from Ministry of Trade
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Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from GRA or GhanaCard PIN
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Required permit(s) from any of the regulatory agencies, dependent on the type of goods. i.e. Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), etc.
Procedure
The procedures to be followed to successfully clear imported goods are described in this section.
Submit declaration in Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) front end by the clearing agent which must include all the above requirements before or after the arrival of the goods.
The ICUMS will process the declaration in the following stages:
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Classification
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Valuation
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Approval
Pay duties and taxes at the participating banks if the declaration is successfully processed through the ICUMS using the tax bill generated. This is done by the Clearing Agent and the duty to be paid is dependent on the cost of the goods, type of goods and rates specified for the goods.
Verify declaration then select the examination officer through ICUMS.
Tax bill received from the bank is presented to the examination officer or scanning officer or releasing officer at exit gate depending on the risk levels with different colour indications:
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Red – Mandatory physical examination.
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Yellow – Digital scan.
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Green – Released at the gate but scanned automatically on the way out of MPS port.
Goods positioned for physical examination which were already scanned, are examined upon discharge.
Convey released goods to the exit gate for a security check accompanied by the waybill.
Vehicle Importation and Clearing
Importing a vehicle involves the process of purchasing, shipping and clearing the vehicle once it arrives in the country. When purchasing and shipping a vehicle, all relevant documentation must be kept properly to ensure a smooth clearance process.
Checking Duty of Vehicle in ICUMS
The duty likely to be paid on an imported vehicle can be checked in ICUMS using the information below.
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Chassis number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Model
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Year
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Make
Relevant Documentation for Vehicle Clearing
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Bill of Lading or Waybill (Shipping instructions)
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Title
Clearing Without an Agent
It is possible to clear a vehicle at the port without the assistance of an agent. However, to do this, one needs to register with the Customs Division of GRA as a Clearing Agent.
The individual needs to put in the request in writing or apply to electronically, to the Commissioner – General, to be a Clearing Agent.
Secondly, the individual needs to go through all the necessary processes put in place by the Authority before approval of his/her eligibility would be granted.
See process for becoming a Customs Agent here
Vehicle Duty Calculation
The first purchase price, which is the manufacturer’s price at the time the car was manufactured is needed for Vehicle Duty Calculation.
It will attract an extra 50% depreciation after which it will come down to Free on Board (FOB) then the current exchange rate is applied before the freight and insurance are considered.
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Primary Charges
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Third Party Charges
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Dispensation for Right - Hand Steering Vehicles
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Restricted Vehicles
Please Note
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It is vital for vehicle importers to make the needed enquiries with relevant parties before they carry on any importation of vehicle(s) to prevent difficulties in meeting all the clearing requirements at the ports of Ghana.
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Once a consignee has the Title and Bill of Lading of the vehicle, they can pay duty before it arrives at the port.
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No one is exempted from payment of duties except the President, state institutions and diplomatic missions. In cases where a vehicle must be sold by any of the to an individual or private company, duties must be paid before the change of ownership is made.
Import Duty Refund
In certain circumstances, the Ghana Revenue Authority can repay an amount of a customs import duty paid on the importation of goods into the country. Section 104 of the Customs Act 2015, Act 891 provides for such customs import duty refund.
The Authority can either:
Repay i.e. refund an amount of import duty that has been paid or
Remit i.e., waive the payment of import duty that has not yet been paid.
When GRA can Refund or Remit Import Duty
The Authority may allow a refund where:
1. Contract of Sale
You import goods in pursuance of a contract of sale and had paid the duty but the description, quality, state or condition of the goods at the time of release from customs custody was not in accordance with the contract, and you have either:
Returned the goods to the supplier, with the approval of the Commissioner-General, or
Abandoned the goods in accordance with laid down procedure or destroyed the goods under customs control. (NB. This condition is applicable when the goods have not been subjected to use after release from Customs custody)
2. Goods Shipped without the consent of the Consignee
3. Overpayment of Duty
4. Erroneous Charges
5. Unaccrued penalty
6. Duty paid prior to the forfeiture of goods
7. Duty paid on goods that are lost by accident
8. Commissioner- General’s directive
9. Duty payable or paid by a person on goods pre-entered
Claims for Import Duty Refund
You can make a claim for refund of import duty within Ninety (90) days of the date of release of the goods from customs’ custody.
Revocation of Import Duty Refund
The Authority shall withdraw, reverse or demand for the repayment of import duty refunded where:
(a) It is established that the authority short-levies or refunds a duty in error; or
(b) It establishes that a person owes duty or tax arrears that person shall within thirty (30) days of a written request by the Commissioner – General, refund the money or pay the duty or tax arrears owed.
Any person who is dissatisfied with a request above may appeal against the request within fifteen (15) days.
Where Commissioner-General does not receive an appeal within the relevant period and the period expires, the Commissioner-General shall take adequate measures to ensure that the person does not transact any business with the Authority and that person pays the duty in arrears.
Importing By Post
This is the process of receiving goods or parcels from outside the country through the post office. The items can be imported through the Accra Central, Accra North (Kwame Nkrumah Circle) and Tema Post Offices, as well as all regional post offices across the country.
Steps in importing through post:
Every import that goes through the post comes with a Delivery Note (DN). This comes together in the recipient box.
The post office counter staff will verify whether the parcel belongs to the recipient by verifying the identity of the recipient.
The parcel is then opened by the recipient for examination.
The Customs Officer at the post office counter will then calculate the duty payable based on the classification of the item. The cost of postage is used as the freight value and a 1% charge imposed.
The duty is paid at the Ghana Post Counter. Two receipts are issued i.e. The receipt for the Ghana Post administrative charge, and the receipt for the Customs duty charged.
The receipt is then taken to the Ghana Post counter before the recipient is given the item.
Please Note:
The insurance value on the item is taken into consideration when calculating the duty to be paid.
Some items are restricted goods and recipients must obtain a permit from the relevant Government agencies before being permitted to clear.
If goods are not claimed within three (3) months, they are confiscated to the State and auctioned off.
Absolute Import Prohibitions
These are goods which by all trade standards are illegal and are strictly barred from entering the country due largely to the tendency to breach international trade laws, spread diseases, and cause destruction among others.
Absolute Import Prohibitions Table
Tariff No. |
Commodity Description |
Remarks |
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6A. 1 |
Animals and carcasses infected with disease: |
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6A.2 |
Beads of inflammable celluloid: |
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6A.3 |
Coffee, raw, imported overland: |
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6A.4 |
Coin not up to standard: |
Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242) |
6A.5 |
Food, contaminated: |
Declared by a Health Officer as unfit for human consumption |
6A.6 |
Knuckle dusters and life preservers. |
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6A.7 |
Literature, scandalous: |
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6A.8 |
Money, base or counterfeit: |
Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242) |
6A.9 |
Obscene articles: |
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6A.10 |
Weapons, dangerous: |
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6A.11 |
Goods prohibited by any law: |
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Conditional Import Prohibitions / Import Restrictions
These are goods imported strictly requiring licenses, certificates and any other form of approval to ensure they are regulated to meet the statutory requirements before entry.
Customs Tariffs and Levies
Under the ECOWAS Common External Tariffs, Ghana now operates Five-Band Tax Rates. These are:
Zero (0) Rated - Essential Social Goods
5% - Necessities, basic raw materials, Capital Goods, Specific Inputs
10% - Inputs and Intermediary Products (Semi-Finished Goods)
20% - Finished Goods (final Consumer goods)
35% - Specific goods for Economic Development
Note: The above enumerated tax rates are not in respect of Import Duty only; they are also an imposition of the following:
Value Added Tax, National Health Insurance Levy, Ghana Education Trust Fund, Import Excise Duty, Examination Fee, African Union Levy, ECOWAS Levy, Processing fee, Special Import Levy, Import Levy
Interest charge, State Warehouse Rent.
Export Procedures and Items
All exportable items/articles/commodities in Ghana have been categorised into two (2) groups;
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Traditional Exports and
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Non - Traditional Exports
Traditional Exports
They comprise products such as cocoa beans, logs, electricity, fresh fish, fresh yams and mineral ore (Unprocessed gold, diamond, bauxite, etc.). These items could be changed depending on Government Policy.
Non-Traditional Exports
Please see Import - Export Act, 1995 (Act 503) for more information.
Basic Requirements for Export
Any company or enterprise which intends to deal in exportation of exportable goods or items in Ghana must:
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Be registered with the Registrar-General’s Department.
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Be registered with the Ghana Export Promotion Council and obtain a number.
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Get a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority or a GhanaCard PIN.
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Procedure for Traditional Export
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Obtain a Bank of Ghana Exchange Control Form A2 from your bankers.
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Complete the Customs Declaration Form electronically and submit to Customs via the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS).
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Attach all relevant documents ; Certificates, Permit etc.
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When the declaration is validated by Customs, present goods to Customs at the Export seat to the Exit Port or Station for Customs Inspection or Examination.
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If Customs is satisfied with the examination, the goods are then released for export.
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Procedure for Non - Traditional Export
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Submit Customs Declaration electronically.
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Attach all relevant documents ; Certificates, Permit etc.
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When the declaration is duly validated by Customs, present goods to Customs at the Export seat to the Port of Exit or Station for Customs Inspection or Examination.
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If Customs is satisfied with the examination, the goods are then released for export.
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Relevant Certificates / Permits for Export
1. |
Cocoa |
COCOBOD export permit |
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2. |
Timber products |
Permit from Timber Industry Development Division, Forestry Commission |
3. |
Mineral ore |
Minerals Commission Permit |
4. |
Manufactured / Processes Goods |
Ghana Standards Authority Permit |
5. |
Coffee /Shea nuts/Cashew nuts |
COCOBOD export permit |
6. |
Food and agriculture produce |
Phytosanitary Certificate from Plant Protection and Regulatory Service or MOFA |
7. |
Palm oil |
Food and Drugs Authority Permit |
8. |
Rock and soil samples |
Permit from Geological Survey Authority |
9. |
Wildlife |
Convention Trade and Endangered Species (Cities from Department of Game and Wildlife) |
10. |
Pets |
Permit from Veterinary Service Division of MOFA |
11. |
Chemicals including plants |
Environmental Protection Authority Permit |
12. |
Pharmaceuticals |
Permits from Ministry of Health, Food and Drugs Authority |
13. |
Antiques |
Permit from Museum and Monuments Authority |
14. |
Non-ferrous scraps |
Permit from Ministry of Trade and Industry |
15. |
Other scraps including electronic waste |
Permit from Ministry of Trade and Industry |
16. |
Human remains |
Death Certificate from Birth & Death Registry |
Export Restrictions
Export Restrictions are goods that can be exported but have restrictions on quantity or specification based on either international laws or the trade policy of Ghana. All restricted goods require certificate(s) or permit(s). This applies to both traditional and non-traditional export commodities.
Export Prohibitions
These are goods banned from export either by international or local laws. These unlike restricted items are completely banned and cannot be exported. Such items or commodities include:
Round log (12 Species including Rosewood)
Narcotics / Psychotropic substances
African grey parrots
Endangered animal species
Currency more than $10,000.00
Rattan canes and bamboo
Obscene and pornographic materials
Any other goods prohibited by international laws
Note: All exports are Zero-rated. However, the following attract Export duty
Cocoa Beans – To be determined by the Ministry of Finance
Hydrocarbon Oils (e.g. Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK)
Obligations of Passengers
The following obligations apply to all passengers using Ghana’s air and seaports as well as land borders:
Passengers should not enter or disembark from a ship, aircraft or vehicle without permission from Customs.
All passengers must go by the most direct route to the Customs examination area and produce all baggage.
Passengers should make written or oral declarations of goods and baggage imported by them to Customs.
During examination, documents called for are to be produced for scrutiny and all questions relating to goods must be answered.
The passenger’s Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration (PUBD) must be completed to account for part of one’s baggage, which has arrived in advance or left behind to arrive in another aircraft, ship, vehicle, or by post.
All Arms and Ammunition must be declared to Customs.
Foreign currency may be declared on BOG Foreign Exchange Declaration Form (FXD Form 4A) other notices about foreign currency restrictions can be found on Bank of Ghana website bog.gov.gh
Passenger Baggage Concessions
Baggage and personal effects include:
Clothing and personal effects on the body, such as glasses, earpiece, etc.
Binoculars, Sports requisites, toys, and articles for household use (such as perambulators, pictures, glassware, linen, cutlery, crockery, and plates) which are shown to have been in the passenger’s personal or household use for a reasonable period.
Photographic films, plates, and sound recording tape but not including such materials if imported for the purpose of commercial photography or sound recording.
Instruments and tools for personal use of the passenger in his profession or trade but NOT INCLUDING arms and ammunition, motor vehicles, fabrics, in pieces, provisions, stationery, portable or perfumed spirits, tobacco goods, wine saddlery or any goods imported for the purposes of trade.
The items involved must be for the use of the passenger concerned and NOT for sale or intended for other persons.
In the case of electrical goods, these should have been in the bona fide use of the passenger for at least six (6) months to qualify for the concession.
The Green & Red Channels
On arrival at the airport, the following channels are available for travellers:
The Green Channel: The passenger may use the channel if he/she is sure to be carrying goods which are free of duty and are allowable under the passenger baggage concessions.
The Red Channel: Passengers who carry the under-listed goods are obliged to use the Red Channel:
Commercial goods.
Restricted goods/ drinks more than allowed quantities.
Goods imported temporarily.
Items That May Be Imported Free of Duty
Passengers Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration (PUBD)
Removal Articles
Personal Effects of Ghanaians Who Die Outside the Country
Responsibilities of Passengers, Importers and Exporters
Customs is obliged to encourage the spirit of joint responsibility among all partners in international trade and investment, and movement of persons across borders.
Customs strives to deliver professional service to such clients as passengers, traders, business/commercial interests and the public which are considered as critical stakeholders to Customs operations in international trade. On the other hand, customs expect its stakeholders to display a high level of tax compliance and conduct honest transactions.
Hence, clients must strictly adhere to the following:
Customs Warehousing
The term Customs Warehousing defines a Customs procedure with which imported goods are stored under the control of the Customs Division of GRA. Goods are kept within the secured confines of a Customs Bonded Warehouse or Private Bonded Warehouse, without payment of import duties and taxes.
Warehoused goods undergo various forms of handling to improve packaging or prepare them for shipment. Handling process may vary but includes grouping of packages, sorting and grading and repacking. It is not intended to alter any essential character of the goods themselves.
Process for Acquiring Licence for a Private Bonded Warehouse
Application and plan to be submitted.
Application for the approval and licensing of any premises as a Private Bonded Warehouse is to be submitted on Form C.66 (available at the Accra Collection – Warehousing office, located at Jamestown) to the Sector Commander. The form must be accompanied by a plan of the proposed warehouse and its situation in relation to other buildings and thoroughfares.
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Inspection of proposed Customs Warehouse
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Marking of Warehouses
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Security
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Licence
Required Supporting Documents
Other documents required for Private Bonded Warehouse Licensing include:
Certificate of Registration
Certificate of Incorporation (Where Applicable)
Certificate to Commence Business
Company’s Code (Where Applicable)
Passport picture (s) of owner(s) or Director (s) to be supported with photocopies of National Identity Card/Drivers’ Licence(s)/Bio Data Page of Passport(s)
Police clearance of criminal records of Directors(s)
Particular of other directorships
VAT Registration Certificates
Tax Clearance Certificates (Renewable Annually)
Site plan
Block plan
Valid building permit
Directional map to warehouse
Ghana National Fire Service Fire Safety Certificate (Renewable annually)
Environmental Protection Agency Certification (Where applicable)
Food and Drugs Authority certification (Where applicable)
Requirements for Registration of Manufacturers’ Licence
Certificate of Registration
Certificate of Incorporation (Where Applicable)
Certificate to Commence Business
Company’s Code (Where Applicable)
Passport pictures(s) of owner(s) or Directors: to be supported with photocopies of National Identity Card/Drivers’ Licence(s)/Bio Data Page of Passport(s)
Police clearance of criminal records of Directors(s)
Particulars of other directorships
VAT Registration Certificates
Tax Clearance Certificates (Renewable Annually)
Site plan
Block plan
Valid building permit
Directional map to warehouse
Ghana National Fire Service Fire Safety Certificate (Renewable annually)
Environmental Protection Agency Certification (Where applicable)
Food and Drugs Authority certification (Where applicable)
Other requirements include:
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Manufacturing process
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Flow chart of manufacturing process
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List of plants/machinery
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List of raw materials
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Statement of composition
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List of finished products
Goods that cannot be warehoused
Warehoused goods must be approved for warehousing before being moved into approved warehouse facility.
Perishable goods such as fresh vegetables, fish and meat products are allowed for a period of three months with no option to re-warehouse, or else the goods will be auctioned.
Secondly, general goods are allowed for a year without an option to re-warehouse and the third group, raw materials, have a grace period of two years with an option of one year to re-warehouse.
However, there are goods that cannot be warehoused according to Customs Bonded Warehousing regime, effective 1st November 2018. These goods are:
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Ethanol
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Tomato Paste
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Cooking Oil
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Canned Drinks
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Canned Fish
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Lead Acid Batteries
Transit
The Transit Unit is an arm of the Suspense Regime which monitors and reports on road haulage of transit goods from Ghana to inland countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, whilst guarding against revenue leakage associated with the activity.
On the average, the stated inland countries manage only 60% of the trade volumes of the coastal countries and bear 40-45% more cost relative to coastal countries.
Given this trade imbalance, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and World Customs Organisation (WCO) found it necessary to develop clear steps to facilitate trade, making the Transit Unit central to deepening bilateral relations in revenue mobilisation.
Dedicated Transit Stations across the country are Elubo, Paga, Kulungugu, Gonokrom, Hamile, Takoradi, Tema and Aflao. All these stations ensure unhindered movement of Transit goods across the country while observing laid down international protocols.
The Unit also liaises with the State Insurance Company (SIC) as the national guarantor securing guarantees and bonds on transit Trade. Duties and penalties are claimed from the insurer in case of diversions and other losses.
In line with international trade standards, the GRA has taken Information Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure and Information Management Systems (IMS) very seriously. Hence, the use of the all-new ICUMS in the tracking and monitoring of road haulage.
Free Zones
Free Zone means an area or building declared as a Free Zone by publication in the Commercial and Industrial Bulletin. It includes Single Factory Zones, Free Ports, Free Airports, Free River and Lake Ports among others (Free Zones Act 1995, 504). Unlike other Suspense Regimes, the free zones operations do not require the execution of a bond. A Free Zone (FZ) although located within the territory of Ghana, is for Customs and Tax purposes, legally treated as a “foreign territory”. Therefore, all transactions in a Free Zone are deemed to have been carried out in a foreign land and are subject only to the national laws of free zone operations. However free zone companies remain subject to all other (non-customs) national laws of Ghana. This means goods moving from in and out of the free zone are treated for Customs purposes as like other suspense regimes. Consequently, duties and taxes are not payable unless the goods are moved from the Free Zones into Home Consumption. The Ghana Free Zones program is designed to promote processing and manufacturing of goods through the establishment of Export Processing Zones (EPZ). These are to encourage development of commercial and service activities, offering a conducive business environment to produce at minimum cost for export. Free Zones companies are legally permitted to sell up to 30% of their products in Ghana but only after they have completed the correct declaration procedures which are broadly like declaration of import.
There are three types of Free Zones:
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Industrial Free Zone for the importation of raw materials for manufacturing of products for exportation.
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Commercial Free Zone for the importation of general goods for subsequent sorting, mixing, re-bagging, re-labelling or further processing into finished products for re-export.
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Service Free Zone which provides services to the Free Zone operators and companies operating outside the Free Zones.
Customs Procedures for Free Zones Documentation
Free Zones are directly controlled and licensed by the Ghana Free Zones Authority which undertakes the initial approval before customs procedures begin.
Customs involvement begins when the Ghana Free Zones Authority notifies the Commissioner-General with an approval letter of a newly licensed operator.
The application is then referred to the Assistant Commissioner – Free Zone and then to the Sector Commander for processing.
The Sector Commander where the free zone is located refers the approval letter to the Officer – In – Charge – Free Zone to begin the procedure.
The Officer – In – Charge – Free Zone creates a file for that company and assigns an officer from the Free Zone to conduct a survey on the location and status.
The officer submits a report on the company together with Certificate to commence business, Certificate of Incorporation, Statement of Composition if applicable and other relevant documents.
The Officer – In – Charge – Free Zone forwards the report to the sector commander for comments.
The report is then returned to the Officer – In – Charge – Free Zone for processing if approved.
The Officer – In – Charge – Free Zone assigns a Resident Officer to oversee the activities of the operator.
Officer – In – Charge – Free Zone submits the name of the assigned officer to be entered onto ICUMS
Free Zone Import Procedures
Removal of goods from a Free Zone facility
Export Procedure
Local Sales (Home Consumption)
Transfers between Free Zones
Destruction of Goods
Customs Collections source
The Customs Division also features collection stations located at strategic points in the country which monitor the passage of goods and services for taxes. These Stations are dotted across the country in both frontier and inland towns and routinely check for illegal goods whilst ensuring they comply with the tax laws to prevent smuggling and haulage of contraband.
Customs Collections boast of several checkpoints scattered across the country with varied operational functions. Among these frontier and inland checkpoints are somewhat autonomous Collections which overlook the operations of sub-checkpoints in every region.
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Kumasi Collection
The Kumasi Collection – mainly an inland collection – is made up of three major checkpoints which serve as intermediary transit referral points. The Collection serves as a major source of revenue due largely to the Bulk Oil Storage Terminal (BOST). Officers have been positioned to monitor the receipt and lifting of petroleum products to collect the various petroleum taxes and levies due GRA. Revenue from BOST contributes significantly to the Collection’s total annual revenue target.
It also serves as a strategic Preventive Post owing to its central location where most major roads from the south to the northern parts of the country are linked.
At the Kumasi Collection, several ‘uncustomed’ goods and vehicles are impounded every year, yielding revenue in the form of taxes, levies and penalties.
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Accra Collection
Accra Collection is one of the five Customs Offices in the Greater Accra region located at Jamestown. It is the only Customs office under the Customs Division restricted to processing, supervising and monitoring the free zone and warehousing regime. The Collection is responsible for the monitoring and supervision of all Customs Bonded Warehouses, Free zone companies and licensed manufacturers in Accra.
The office is also responsible for issuing licenses and approving concession applications for manufacturers within Accra. The Collection has an oversight responsibility over the Central Post Office at High Street and the Accra North Post Office at Circle.
The office is responsible for processing the following regimes: Home consumption following warehousing, Re-export, Home consumption following free zones, Export from free zones, Transfer from bond to bond and several others.
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Koforidua Collection
The Koforidua Collection is a Preventive Collection and serves as a secondary level of security in relation to cargo cleared at the ports and frontier stations as well as bonded Warehouses across the country.
The functions at the Collection are Revenue and Non-Revenue. The primary Revenue functions are Patrols and Barrier duties.
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Other revenue functions include;
Monitoring of transit goods
Free zone Operations
Recovery of duties/taxes with regards to voluntary compliance and uncustomed goods and services
Collection of revenue on imported parcels at the post offices
Register and monitoring of manufacturing companies.
Vehicle registration assistance at DVLA
Receipt and discharge of petroleum products from Accra Depots to Buipe.
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Tamale Collection
The Collection is a very vast area comprising three (3) regions, Northern region, North East Region and part of Savannah Region. The core mandate of the Tamale Collection is to mobilise and collect revenue through imports at the frontier stations and the main office in Tamale.
The Collection routinely oversees frontier stations activities in revenue mobilisation through;
Conducting Frontier bush patrol to clamp-down on smugglers.
Ensuring trade facilitation through processing and clearance of goods and the movement of people across the border.
Preventing the importation of harmful and injurious substances.
Supporting the suspense regime, monitoring free-zone and temporary importation of goods within the context of the laid down Customs procedures and processes to avoid revenue leakage.
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Kotoka International Airport Collection
The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Collection is somewhat at the peak of all Accra Collections because it serves both local and international purposes.
Unlike the other collections, the KIA Collection renders services such as documentation checks and supervision of import and exports by Customs Officials. These ensure imported/ exported goods do not escape the tax radar and meet the global trading standards.
Their core functions include Direct Export (Traditional & Non-traditional Exports) and Temporal Imports where transactions are censored for requisite documentation.
Other functions include Re-export (Re-export of Duty-paid goods & Re-export from Bonded Warehouse) where approvals are sought for applications with the Customs Headquarters whilst ensuring the payment of a 1% processing fee among other requirements prior to export.
The collection is also charged with the responsibility of supervising the Export of Precious Minerals (Gold).
Here, the Collection develops varied functions, and they include.
Escorting and receiving of gold into the vault
Supervising Assay/loading/sealing of gold at Precious Minerals and Mining Company (PMMC)
Escorting and delivering of gold at departure
Ensuring payment of 3% withholding tax
Supervision of goods through scanning
Physical examination
External examination (Diplomatic pouch and biological substances).
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link below:
Click here for the LINK to the government contact list.
Emergency Response:
[Note: This section contains information which is related and applicable to ‘crisis’ times. These instruments can be applied when an emergency is officially declared by the Government. When this occurs, there is usually a streamlined process to import goods duty and tax free.]
In the following table, state which of the following agreements and conventions apply to the country and if there are any other existing ones.
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes, 01 Aug 1968 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes, 30 May 2003 |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
Yes, 18 Jun 1998 |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
Yes, ECOWAS 28 May 1975 |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
[Note: This section should contain information on the usual duties & taxes exemption regime during non-emergency times, when there is no declared state of emergency and no streamlines process (e.g. regular importations/development/etc.).]
Ghana’s government passed its humanitarian assistance-related legislation in 1996. The law established NADMO, but to this day no humanitarian response policy has been issued to accompany the law. Ghana offers tax exemption on humanitarian cargo. This tax exemption applies only to goods for health and education. NGOs must pay import duties on all other goods.
Organizational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
Import Exemptions: Tariff Number 40F.02 Goods and vehicles imported by or for the official use of a Diplomat or as defined under section 9 of the Exemptions Act. 2022 (Act 1083). Tariff Number 40F03 Goods imported under the technical cooperation programmes or project as defined under Section 21 of the Exemptions Act. 2022 (Act 1083) Also, exemptions under the second schedule of the value added tax act 1998 (ACT 546) as amended states the Exemptions for Government, Privileged Persons, Organizations and Institutions |
Non-Governmental Organizations |
To qualify as an NGO in Ghana, organisations are requested to register as non-profit companies under the companies’ code of Ghana 1963, procedures can be found here. NGOs are also to ensure full compliance with the companies Code, namely, to keep proper books of account and to have their accounts audited. |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure:
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
n/a |
Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
n/a |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, UN and NGOs |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, 1 copy, UN and NGOs |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, 1 copy, UN and NGOs |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Packing Lists |
Yes, 1 copy, UN and NGOs |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Other Documents |
Import licence from Food & Drugs Authority |
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Import Licence from Food & Drugs Authority |
|
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Permit from The National Telecommunication Authority |
Additional Notes |
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All medicines should be registered at the Food & Drugs Authority FDA otherwise a deposit of 20,000 USD is applicable until the registration of the medicine. |
Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
|
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Document Requirements |
Invoice from Supplier, Packing List, Customs Declaration Form which is printed by the importer after the validation of the entries of details from FCVR and relevant documents related to the consignment into Ghana Customs Management System (GCMS/Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNET), Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR), Bank Payment Receipt, Relevant Permits. |
Embargoes |
On some items from Nigeria (2016) |
Prohibited Items |
Pornography and obscene materials/literature, Raw coffee, beads of inflammable celluloid and mercuric medicated soaps, foreign soil, Counterfeit currency and products, used refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, Animals and carcasses infected with disease. |
General Restrictions |
Diamonds, Films, Cinematograph, Goods bearing designs and imitation of money, Gambling machines, Plant, plant product, plant disease or pest, soil, manure, grass, and other parking material liable to harbour dangerous diseases or pests of plants, Explosives, including nitro-glycerine, dynamite, detonators, gun cotton blasting powder, other substances used to produce explosives but excluding ordinary gun powder, percussion caps, rockets or fuses, Arms and ammunition, Handcuffs, Machines for duplicating keys, Milk, condensed or evaporated, containing less than eight per centum by weight of milk fat, and dried milk or milk powder containing less than twenty-six per centum by weight of milk fat, Nets and traps for animals, Paper, airmail printing, Press rotary ticket printing, Mercury, Weapons for discharge of noxious liquids, certain spirits. |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, UN and NGO |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, UN and NGO |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, UN and NGO |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, UN and NGO |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, UN and NGO |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Same |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, UN and NGO |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Other Documents |
Appropriate import permit |
n/a |
Appropriate import permit |
n/a |
n/a |
Appropriate import permit |
Additional Notes |
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High Risk Goods require inspection and certification from either CEPS Laboratory or Standards Board such as: Food Products, Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & Medical devices, Electrical appliances, Electrical products (bulbs, switches & sockets), Electrical cables, Electronic products, LPG Cylinders & accessories, Toys, Chemicals and allied products, Building materials, Used goods (second – hand clothing), Petroleum products, Pyrotechnic products, Motor vehicle batteries, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, African textile prints, Arms and ammunition, Machetes/Cutlass, Vehicle spare parts and industrial machinery. |
Transit Regime
Transit Trade is a Customs regime by which goods destined for other countries enter the country through one entry point and leave the country by road or rail through another entry/exit point. The goods are normally covered by a security /bond. The goods in transit may be tracked by satellite, electronically monitored, or by human escort for these services a fee may be charged. The main transit routes are:
Tema-Kumasi-Tamale-Paga
Tema-Kumasi-Tamale-Hamile
Aflao-Accra-Takoradi-Elubo
Takoradi-Kumasi-Tamale-Paga
Transit operators are advised to follow the assigned routes as well keep the customs seals or tracking devices intact to avoid tax evasion.
Warehousing is a Customs regime by which imported goods are stored in a bonded warehouse without the payment of import duty and other taxes on the goods at the entry point. This Customs indulgence affords the importer the opportunity to defer the payment of duty and other taxes until the goods are delivered for home consumption or are re-exported. The under-mentioned goods may be warehoused in a Bonded Warehouse within the period indicated against them:
Type of Good Allowable Period
Perishables Three (3) Months
General Goods Twelve (12) Months
Raw Materials Up to Two (2) years
There will be no option for the re-warehousing of general goods. Perishable goods may, however, be re-warehoused for a limited period of only one (1) month upon application and approval by the Commissioner of Customs.
Ghana - 2 Logistics Infrastructure
Logistics Infrastructure Narrative
The provision of infrastructure and operations in all modes of transport in Ghana are dominated by the state. Except in the case of road transport, the public sector has been heavily involved in operations in all modes and has monopoly over rail and inland water transport.
Road:
Road transport is by far the dominant carrier of freight and passengers in Ghana's land transport system. It carries over 95% of all passenger and freight traffic and reaches most communities, and is classified under three categories of trunk roads, urban roads, and feeder roads. The Ghana Highway Authority, established in 1974 was tasked with developing and maintaining the country's trunk road network totalling 13,367 km, which makes up 33% of Ghana's total road network of 40,186 km.
Trunk roads in Ghana are classified as National roads, Regional roads, and Inter-regional roads, all of which form the Ghana road network. National roads, designated with the letter N, link all the major population centres in Ghana. Regional roads, designated with the letter R, are a mix of primary and secondary routes, which serve as feeder roads to National roads; while Inter-Regional roads, designated with the prefix IR, connect major settlements across regional borders.
With respect to this mode of transport, many people prefer to use the public means. Many of the town and cities in the country can be reached using urban buses known as "trotro" or taxis. For inter-regional transport bigger buses are normally used.
Road transport buses are the main mode of transport accounting for about 60% of passenger movement. Taxis account for only 14.5% with the remaining accounted for by private cars. One important trend in road transport (especially inter-city) is that there has been a shift from minibuses towards medium and large cars with capacities of 30-70 seats. There has been a growing preference for good buses as the sector continues to offer more options to passenger in tons of quality of vehicles used. According to the Ministry of Roads and Transport.
The Ghana road network is estimated at 94,203km, with 27% paved and 73% unpaved. The interventions over the last 6 years have led to a marked improvement of Ghana’s road network to 44% good, 34% fair and 22% poor, that is, a 7% reduction in the proportion of roads in poor condition,”
The road transportation are the most dominant choice of transportation in Ghana. Road transport infrastructure in Ghana can be used throughout to facilitate the exchange of commodities and enable regular school attendance and fast access to health facilities in Ghana. The intention is to have many of the existing highways tolled and private-sector participation in road construction and ownership.
Railways:
The railways network is managed by the “Ghana Railway Company Limited” GRCL, is a public sector organization, under the tutelage of the Ministry of Railways development.
Ghana's small but economically vital rail network is confined to the southern half of the country. The company operates a network comprising the Western line (Tokaradi, Dunkwa, Awaso & Kumasi), Central line (Huni valley – Kotoku) and Eastern line (Accra, Tema, - Kumasi) with a total track length of 1,300 kilometres. The network has five major branch lines, three of which are on the Western Line and one each on the Eastern and the Central Lines. GRCL is noted for its hauling of Cocoa, Timber, Bauxite and Manganese. Before its deterioration, it was traditionally an important export corridor. Cocoa, Timber and Flour were handled on the Eastern Line through Tema Port, with the Central and Western lines handling these goods for Takoradi Port. Other Commodities conveyed on the network include Cement, Flour and Petroleum products. Freight services are basically the hub and the pivotal link of GRCL which accounts for most of the profits by the company. Currently GRCL is a major carrier of the country’s manganese at Nsuta hauling thousands of tonnes in a day.
Air Travel:
The country is at the hub of an extensive international (and national) airline network that connects Ghana to Africa and the rest of the world. Most major international carriers fly regularly to Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra, the main entry point to Ghana by air. This is the result of Ghana’s open skies policy, which frees an air space regulator from the constraints on capacity, frequency, route, structure and other air operational restrictions. In effect, the policy allows the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate with minimal restrictions from aviation authorities, except in cases of safety and standards and/or dominant position to distort market conditions. Ghana is working to position herself as the gateway to West Africa. KIA remains the leading and preferred airport in the sub-region, having attained Category One status by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) audit as part of their International Aviation Safety Audit (IASA) programme.
As at now, Ghana is one of nine countries in Africa in this category. The others are Senegal, Ethiopia, Cabo Verde, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Morocco. The airport has been recognised as the "Best Airport in Africa" (2-5 Million pax per annum) for 2019, 2020 and 2021 by Airports Council International.
The airport consists of two passenger terminals, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 serves only domestic flights, while Terminal 3 serves regional, international and long-haul operators. Terminal 1 is presently no longer in use. Terminal 3 has the capacity for large aircraft such as the Airbus A380, the construction officially commenced in March 2016, and it is capable of handling 5 million passengers a year, with an expansion potential of up to 6.5 million. The Terminal 3 handles 1,250 passengers an hour, equipped with three business lounges, large commercial and retail area and six boarding bridges. The terminal opened to passengers in September 2018.
It handles the highest volume of cargo in the sub-region and has all the requisite safety facilities, recommended practices and security standards.
Water Transport:
The Volta Lake was created in the early 1960’s by building a dam at Akosombo and flooding the long valley of the river Volta. It is the largest man-made lake in the world stretching 415km from Akosombo 101km north of Accra, to Buipe in northern Ghana, about 200km from Ghana’s border with Burkina Faso. As a waterway, the Volta Lake plays a key role in the “Ghana Corridor” programme by providing a useful and low-cost alternative to road and rail transport between the north and the south. Ghana is in an advantageous position, by virtue of her seaports and inland lake transport system, to service the maritime needs of land-locked countries to the north of Ghana.
All services are provided by the Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC) a state-owned company.
The operations of the Company fall under two main areas:
North/South operations link the two in-land ports of Akosombo (South) and Buipe (North). The North/South operations involve the transportation of both liquid, solid cargo and passengers.
Currently with one pusher tug, the ‘MV Buipe with two VLTC petroleum barges and two BOST petroleum barges with total storage capacity of 3200 m3, the company has the capacity of transporting 90,310 m3 (76,800 tonnes) from Akosombo to Buipe, annually if the product were to be available.
With one pusher tug and three barges which are in good condition supported by appropriate forklift trucks, VLTC has the capacity to transport 2,250 tonnes per week, or approximately 80,000 metric tons of solid cargo annually on the Akosombo to Buipe trip. This can in theory be doubled per year if cargo can be obtained for the Buipe to Akosombo leg. Reviews of previous performance records once again show that the company hardly achieves even 30% of this potential annually due to unavailability of cargo.
Cement now constitutes almost exclusively the solid cargo transported by the company. Previously, significant quantities of fertilizer and cotton were transported on the northward and southward trips respectively. Due to the decline in cotton farming in the north, this business has been lost entirely. Most of the business has been lost to transporters from Burkina Faso on their trips to the Tema Port.
VLTC operates cross ferry services at five (5) areas namely: Adawso (Eastern Region), Yeji (Brono- East Region), Kete-Krachi (Oti Region), Agordeke (Eastern Region) and Dambai (Oti Region).
The ferry services are mainly regarded as the social responsibility by the Government of Ghana towards communities displaced and cut off from existing road connections after the construction of the Volta Dam and the subsequent creation of the lake. Tariffs charged for the services have therefore never been able to cover direct operational as well as depreciation costs since tariffs set in recent times have been reduced after insistence from the local authorities.
The company operates five (5) ferry crafts - "MV Millennium Challenge" at Adawso, "MV Nana Mprah Besemuna" at Yeji, "MV Senchi" at Dambai, "MV Damen Ferry" at Agordeke and "MV Freedom and Justice" at Kete-Krachi. There is also one ferry that is currently at the Akosombo Port waiting to be refurbished – “MV Ndewura Jakpa” as well as "MV Akrade" currently docked at Yeji.
It is a well acknowledged fact that water provides the most cost-effective mode for the transport of goods through the economy of scale it offers compared to other modes of transport. VLTC’s operations on the Volta Lake are therefore more competitively priced compared to road transport which dominates the transport of goods and services.
The company's price competitiveness is particularly evident in the haulage of bulk cargo fuel and cement from Akosombo to Buipe, 415 kilometres. The freight paid to VLTC for the haulage of fuel to Buipe is normally set and approved by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) at 60 % of the rates approved for Bulk Road vehicles (BRV). The company can transport a minimum of 1.5 million litres weekly with its two (2) fuel barges. Each trip undertaken by VLTC also implies the withdrawal of the equivalent of 50 BRV’s from the country’s roads, leading to less damage to roads and fewer road accidents.
With respect to the haulage of cement, VLTC currently charges GH¢48.40 per tonne for the trip of 415 km. This compares favourably with what is paid by GHACEM to road transporters for transporting cement for 721 km. In addition, each trip undertaken by VLTC again implies the non-use of the equivalent of 50 articulated road trucks on roads.
To improve the company's efficiency in the transportation of cement on the North/South route, efforts must be made to obtain cargo for the return trip, i.e., Buipe to Akosombo, without increasing the overall return trip time. Previous efforts in this direction have been largely unsuccessful due to the erratic delivery of the return cargo at Buipe, and its uncoordinated evacuation from Akosombo by customers. This situation often led to overall loss in revenue to the company. To redress this problem, scheduled and well-coordinated deliveries at Buipe, and prompt evacuation from Akosombo, are required.
VLTC’s operational assets consists of two pusher tugs; Volta Queen and Buipe Queen, and three solid cargo and two petroleum barges that were constructed in 1985-1988, and a combined passenger cum cargo vessel, the Yapei Queen for the North-South operations which was rehabilitated in 1995. The company also operates five (5) ferry crafts; "MV Millennium Challenge" at Adawso, "MV Nana Mprah Besemuna" at Yeji, "MV Senchi" at Dambai, Damen ferry at Agordeke and "MV Freedom and Justice" at Kete-Krachi. There is also one ferry that is currently at the Akosombo Port waiting to be refurbished.
The Company also has a floating dock for the maintenance and repairs of the vessels.
The Government through the Ministry of Transport has acquired three (3), 52-seater water buses and a modular ferry to augment the fleet of vessels and expand its route network.
The state of the equipment is very precarious. The engines on both "MV Buipe Queen" and "MV Volta Queen" are now weak and need to be replaced as soon as possible.
Despite the best efforts of the technical staff, however, the poor state of the key equipment has impacted negatively on the company’s credibility with major customers. Return trip duration for the "MV Buipe Queen" on the North/South route now averages twenty - one (21) days. Deliveries of cement and petroleum products have therefore frequently fallen behind schedule leading to loss of confidence by main clientele.
Ghana - 2.1 Port Assessment
Port Assessment
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) is the national port authority of Ghana, responsible for the governance, maintenance and operation of the ports of Ghana, principally the Port of Sekondi-Takoradi, and Port of Tema, and the Fishing Harbour at Tema. GPHA HQs are in Tema, offices are also located in Sekondi-Takoradi, and the “Office National des Ports du Ghana” is in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
The Takoradi Harbour and Tema Harbour and ports serve Sekondi-Takoradi and Tema's role as manufacturing centres and handles cargo in transhipment to and from bordering countries north of Ghana.
Container traffic through Tema Port has seen a lot of growth as well as shipping activities in Takoradi port as a result of the oil find and therefore there is the need to expand both ports to meet the demands of the shipping and oil companies.
Ghana, being a coastal country, has seen the emergence of some shipping companies which are responsible for transporting all the items from other countries into the country. See link
Top Shipping Companies in Ghana
The shipping companies are also responsible for planning, implementing as well as controlling procedures for the effective movement and storage of goods into the country from their point of origin.
Hapag-Lloyd has been in the African market since 2007 and has experienced steady growth in volume and expansion in coverage through the years.
The West African sub area, headquartered in Tema, Ghana offers customers connections to Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Benin, Mauritania and Senegal, as well as connections into the hinterland locations of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali.
MSC Ghana has been supporting customers to ship cargo in and out of the Republic of Ghana since 2007. Today, we operate five dedicated services, connecting 200 global routes and moving more than 200,000 TEU every year. When it comes to shipping, this company is not only a leader in Ghana, but also a global leader in the industry with operations in more than 155 countries of the world and a staff strength of about 70,000 qualified professionals.
The head office in Switzerland and they have base operations in the US, Australia, Germany and South Africa.
With offices in Tema, Takoradi and Kumasi, Maersk is uniquely placed to help Ghanaian businesses connect to the world. Whether you are shipping standard, refrigerated or oversized cargo, we have the local expertise and global network needed to get it to its destination – wherever in the world that happens to be. We offer regular connections to and from Tema and Takoradi. From here, the rest of the world is just a short hop away with our vast ocean fleet.
CMA CGM Ghana is expertise in the carriage of all types of cargo; reefer, Out of Gauge, hazardous cargo, etc.
The CMA CGM Group’s mission is to contribute to sustainable globalization through better balanced international trade that fosters both economic and social development while respecting the integrity of all men and women and the planet. With a presence in 160 countries through 755 offices, 750 warehouses, 110,000 employees and a wide fleet of 566 vessels, CMA CGM serves 420 of the world’s 521 commercial ports and operates 285 shipping lines.
The company is one of the few shipping companies in the country that are into the transportation of Gold. They have been strategically situated to offer shipping services in the country. They have operations in the UK and Israel.
They are rated as one of the best in the country because of their top-notch customer services.
By the end of January 2024, COSCO SHIPPING Lines owned and operated 382 container vessels with a total capacity of approximately 2.1 million TEUs (the Company and Oriental Overseas International, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, owned and operated 503 container vessels with a total capacity of 3.1 million TEUs, leading the industry in terms of shipping capacity). The Company operates 405 international and domestic shipping routes, including 266 international routes (including international feeder services). The Company’s fleet has called 602 ports located in 144 countries and regions worldwide.
Grimaldi Gh. Ltd. located at Torman/Fishing Harbour Rd. Community 1, Tema, Ghana provides services in Transportation & Logistic Services - Shipping Companies.
They provide solutions for various business and organization's Transportation & Logistic Services needs.
During 2022 the ports of Tema and Takoradi have managed a traffic of 2600 vessels, 1679 for Tema, and 921 for Takoradi.
In terms of metric tons, during the same period, the total cumulated was above 27 million mt, Tema with about 18,65 million mt, while Takoradi was 7,34 million mt.
The containers traffic, TeU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) has reached a total of 1,244,245 units, Tema for over 1,190,695 units, while Takoradi handled 38,699 units.
Ghana - 2.1.1 Port of Takoradi
Port of Takoradi
Key port information can also be found at: link
Port Overview:
The Port is located in the south-western part of Ghana, specifically in the city of Takoradi about 230 kilometers west of Accra – the capital city of Ghana.
Port of Takoradi is well connected to its hinterland which makes it the preferred and ideal gateway to the central and northern parts of Ghana and the Sahelian countries of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. It is Ghana’s premier commercial Port commissioned for business in 1928 to facilitate Ghana’s international trade. The Port is strategically located on latitude 4°532’north, 1°345’west. The strategic location of the Port makes it a very cost-effective route to and from Europe, America and Asia, as well as a cost-effective corridor to serve the population of Ghana and the three Sahelian countries.
Prior to the year 2013, when the Port Expansion Master Plan was rolled out, the berthing facilities of the Port consisted of seven (7) berths and four (4) working buoys. The depth of the berths ranges from 8.6 to 10.0 metres, while the buoys are within 7 to 11 meters. As part of the implementation of the Port Expansion Master Plan, between 2015 and 2022, seven additional berths were added as follows: a three-berth 800 metre automated dry bulk terminal with a draft of minus 16 meters chart datum, the deepest of its kind in West Africa; a two-berth 600 meter container terminal with a draft of minus 16 meters chart datum and a one-berth 300 meter liquid bulk terminal with a draft of 14 meters chart datum. This brought total number of available operable berths in the Port to fourteen (14). A three-berth 550 meter upstream oil and gas terminal with a draft of 10 meters chart datum is under construction and is due to be completed in September 2024.
Services provided by the Port in collaboration with its business partners include, but not limited to: Vessel handling(pilotage, towage,mooring/unmooring), Cargo Handling, Craft and Equipment Hire, spatial and storage facilities rental, Ship Waste reception and management, Port Security, Fire and Safety, Bunkering, Utilities (electricity and freshwater), Vessel Maintenance and Repair services, Fishing Harbour and Health services.
In 2023, the Port handled 32.6% of Ghana’s seaborne traffic, 69.3% of Ghana’s seaborne exports and 17% of Ghana’s seaborne imports. Major commodities handled through the Port are manganese, bauxite, clinker, ammonium nitrate, wheat, bulk and bagged cocoa, quicklime, containerised cargo, equipment for the mining and oil/gas industries.
Traffic through the Port is facilitated by leading shipping lines like Maersk, MSC, Grimaldi, DELMAS and CMA-CGM which have extended the trading influence of our clients globally. With its wide range of equipment stock and the support of the private sector, the Port offers a range of services to facilitate the efficient and cost-effective delivery of value to clients.
The Port of Takoradi, since the discovery of oil in commercial quantities offshore in Ghana in 2007, about 70 nautical miles from its location, has contributed significantly to Ghana’s economy and continues to be the main strategic logistics support base for the offshore exploration and production of oil/gas in Ghana and beyond. Indeed, vessel calls have increased from a little under 600 per annum (pre oil discovery in 2007) to over 1000 calls per annum since 2010 up to 2020, before dropping to between 918 and 861 vessel calls from 2021 to 2023, largely because of slowdown in operations in the offshore oil fields due to, among others the knock-on effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and other significant developments on the global economy and oil prices. Offshore supply vessels calls as a percentage of total vessel calls of the Port, increased from 11% in 2007 to an annual average of 60% from 2011 through to 2019, before declining to 49%, 48%, 46% and 43% in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Port website: Takoradi Port
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Ghana |
Province or District |
Western Region |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Takoradi km: 1 Km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Takoradi |
Latitude |
4°532’N |
Longitude |
1°345’W |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Director of Port Mr. Peter Amoo-Bediako |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Takoradi Airport Airlines: Domestic flights only |
Port Picture
Services Delivery Responsibilities and Conditions
Vessel Handling
All vessel handling operations are solely the responsibility of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, performed by the Marine Operations Department under the supervision of the Harbour Master.
Pilotage
This service is available 24 /7 and is compulsory for all vessels entering and leaving or shifting berths in the Port. Vessels wishing to enter the Port must await pilots at eight cables NE of starboard breakwater (lee breakwater head) or buoys. Alternatively, they should anchor at Quarantine anchorage.
Towage
This service is compulsory within the main harbour and is ordered through the signal station or via an agent. Tugs of up to 1,250hp are available on special application. Three tugs of 1250kw to5050kw with about 40 to 80 tonnes bollard pulls are available for towage service.
Mooring / Unmooring / Berthing
The service for mooring and berthing includes tying of ropes and the supply of necessary boats and crew for the purposes of mooring and the allocation of berths to vessels.
Mooring and berthing charges are payable whether a ship is berthed alongside a quay or at the buoys. There is payment for each movement.
Stevedoring
Stevedoring services are provided by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).
Waste Reception Facilities
Waste reception service is provided by Zeal Environmental Technologies, a private company in the Port.
Fresh Water Supply
The supply of fresh water is provided by GPHA Fire & Safety Department. Fresh water is available by pipe at berths 2, 4, 5 and 6. Rate of supply is 20 tonnes/ hour. Water barges supply vessels moored at buoys.
Dock Labour Service
The Ghana Dock Labour Company (GDLC) is responsible for the supply of labour to companies operating in the Port.
Storage and Warehousing Services
The Port has sheds with storage covered area of 140,000m², open storage area of 250,000m² with container holding capacity of 5000teus. There are also private warehouses in and around the Port to augment its capacity.
Fire and Safety
The Port's Fire and Safety Department has a 24/7 well-organized, well trained, committed and dedicated firefighting service personnel with modern firefighting equipment. Tugs are fitted with firefighting equipment with fire monitors. The Department is also responsible for the operation of fire hydrants planted at wharfs 2,4, 5, 6 and within 100m radius everywhere in the Port. Other services provided include monitoring of hot works, hazardous cargo and confined spaces in the Port, as well as ship bunkering standby and pumping duties. The promised response time to incidents within the Port’s fence is 3 minutes. Fire service can be contacted from all boxes on transit sheds and at the main gate. Alternatively, call +233312022191 ext. 4906 VHF radio communication channel 14.
Security
The Port of Takoradi is renowned for its excellent security network. It has well skilled operations staff, drilled and dedicated security personnel to ensure the safety and security of all types of cargo.
The security network has further been improved with the installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV)network in the Port. With this, cargoes and personnel working in the Port are safe and secured. Our Port Security Department works hand in hand with the National Security, the Police Service, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) and the Narcotics Control Commission of Ghana.
Ship Repair Facility
The Port has a shipyard that is equipped with a dry-dock and slipway that has been modernized and expanded to accommodate vessels and crafts up to 400 tons. The shipyard can boast of the following:
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Longstanding dependable experience in the Marine Crafts Maintenance Business since 1928.
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State-of the-art machinery and equipment that fit the third millennium requirements for Ships’ Refurbishment, Treatment and Maintenance.
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Highly skilled and experienced workforce, well trained and certified by Lloyds and ABS.
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Versatile skill-mix to carry out every type of task to be done on any kind of vessel with LOA 45m, beam of 9m and draft of 3.5m.
Port Call Requirements and Navigational Information
ARRIVAL (Advising ETA)
Advance notice of 72 hours is required, prior to estimated time of arrival (ETA) of a vessel, one (1) hour prior notice is required of ships to prepare their engines before berth.
ANCHORAGE
Vessels can anchor anywhere NE of the lee breakwater head. Depth is mostly over 15m with good holding ground. A wreck with depth of 8.5m is in position approximately 04 degrees 53.3N 001 43.0W. A patch of about 14m is positioned approximately 04 degrees 53.7N 001 42.5W.
TOWAGE
The Port has three (3) tugboats and two must always be in attendance for berthing, sailing and shifting. The tugs are fitted with monitors for firefighting. Tugs reaches up to 1,250 hp, available on special application. Two tugs of 1,860kw with about 40 tones bollard pull and a third one with 80tons bollard pull, are available.
TIDES
It has a semi-diurnal with a range of about 1 meter.
RADIO
The signal station may be contacted 24hrs through VHF on channels 14 (port working channel) and 16 (international). On the average, vessels can be reached between 30-40 nautical miles away from the Port (3hrs away from anchorage). During the harmattan seasons, signals can be heard as far as Abidjan, Togo and Nigeria. The Port of Takoradi is linked to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).
APPROACH
Approach to entrance is free from hazards apart from a reef south of the main breakwater and wrecks noted on the Admiralty chart NO. 3102. Channel depth at entrance is about 17m.
WEATHER
Two rainy seasons occur within a year: April to July and September to mid-November. Prevailing winds are from SW except during the harmattan season when NE wind dominates.
TANKERS
Tankers up to 300 metres in length and 14 metres draught carrying a load of 60,000tons of liquid bulk cargo, can be accommodated at the liquid bulk terminal of the Port known as the Marshall Oil & Gas Services Liquid Bulk Terminal - the deepest in-harbour liquid bulk terminal in Ghana. The terminal is fitted with automated fire-fighting equipment.
Port Performance
Total vessel calls recorded as at the end of 2023 was 861. Significantly, the Dry Bulk Terminal alone received and loaded 30 export vessels – of which 11 were capsize and mini-capsize bulk carriers, with Length Overall (LOA) ranging from 230 metres to 300 metres.
Port cargo traffic in metric tonnes (MTs), at the end of 2023, was 7.5 million MTs, compared to 7.3 million MTs recorded in the same period for 2022, resulting in a growth variance of 234,550 MTs representing 3.19 percent.
Manganese export traffic in 2023 was a little over 3 million MTs compared to 3.1 million MTs recorded for the same period in 2022. This resulted in a variance of -39,941MTs, representing 1.28 percent decline.
Bauxite export traffic in 2023 was 1.2 million MTs compared to 534,595 MTs recorded in 2022. Consequently, resulting in a positive variance of 686,253MTs representing 128.36 percent growth.
Port Container Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) traffic as at end of 2023 was 35,940 TEUs, compared to 38,699 TEUs recorded in 2022 – thus resulting in a variance of -2,759 representing 7.12 percent less than the previous year.
PORT COMMUNTIY STAKEHOLDERS
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Ghana Revenue Authority - Customs Division,
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Shipping Lines/Agents,
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Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA)
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Customs House Agents/Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF),
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Nick-TC Scan
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Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
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Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Minerals Commission
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Narcotics Control Commission
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Veterinary Services
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Port Health
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Plant Quarantine
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Port Marine Police
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Ghana Police Service (Arms and Ammunitions)
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National Intelligence Bureau (NIB)
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Office of the National Security Coordinator
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National Security
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IbisTek - Takoradi Container Terminal (TACOTEL)
CUSTOMS EXCISE AND PREVENTIVE SERVICE (CEPS)
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division is mandated by Government to collect duties on all imports and exports. They promote the protection of revenue through the prevention of smuggling of goods across Ghana's borders. In addition, the Customs Division is a member of Ghana's security services. Thus, they have responsibility to protect the boundaries of Ghana by preventing external aggression and maintaining the territorial integrity of Ghana. Import and export restrictions and prohibitions are supervised by the Customs Division. For further information visit: www.gra.gov.gh
IMPORT CLEARANCE PROCESS
Customs clearance of cargo through the Port involves dealing with several logistics service providers and governmental bodies in order toto fulfil all contractual and tax obligations that might be associated with the imported consignment. The agencies include the Customs, the Port, other receipt delivery service providers, shipping lines and agents.
Customs act 2015 act 891 section 43 enjoins all importers except for Self-Declarants to engage the services of licensed Customs House Agents for the clearance of cargo at any freight station in Ghana.
The clearance process comprises the following:
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Declaration of cargo data on to the UNIPASS-Ghana Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) System
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Customs Document Verification, System Validation, cargo Classification and Valuation, Risk Assessment and quality assurance, payment of duty, cargo verification.
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Release by the Shipping Agent,
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Delivery by the Port and other receipt delivery service providers
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Customs physical examination or scanning of cargo before cargo is allowed to exit the Port.
See: https://gra.gov.gh/customs/import-procedures/
EXPORT PROCEDURES
Exports are grouped into two main categories - traditional exports and non-traditional exports.
See: https://gra.gov.gh/customs/export-procedures/
Traditional Exports
Commodities that are grouped under Traditional Export are:
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Cocoa Beans
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Sawn Timber
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Mineral Ore (e.g., unprocessed Manganese and Bauxite)
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Fresh fish
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Fresh yam
N.B.: This list could change depending on government policy. Commodities that are grouped under Non-Traditional Exports are all commodities outside the Traditional Export List.
The UNIPASS-Ghana ICUMS System
UNIPASS-Ghana operates an electronic integrated customs management system (ICUMS) for processing trade and customs documents in Ghana. This network managed by the Ghana Revenue Authority Customs Division, facilitates the clearance of cargo from the Port. This service helps to reduce illegalities in tax payment and collection. The system provides complete audit trail on all imports and exports through the Port. For guidance visit: https://stakeholders.unipassghana.com/how-to
Clearing and Forwarding Agencies
Port of Takoradi has available experienced and dedicated clearing and forwarding agents for the professional handling of all cargoes through the Port. For further information, the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders can be contacted through their email and website at:
Email: giff@ghana.org or giff@ghanafreightforwarders.org
Website: www.ghanafreightforwarders.org/
Seasonal Constraints |
Yes / No |
From <month> to <month> |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other |
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Handling Figures |
Year 2023 |
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Vessel Calls |
861 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
35,940 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
Year 2023 |
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Bulk (MT) |
6,891,339 |
Break bulk (MT) |
688,130 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Information on discharge rates and terminal handling charges could be found in the following link: Port Tariffs
Berthing facilities – Lengths and Draughts
DRY BULK TERMINAL: DBT 1,2,3 Length:800m, Depth 16m
ATS CONTAINER TERMINAL: ATST 1& 2 Length: 600m Depth: 16m
MARSHAL OIL&GAS LIQUID BULK TERMINAL: MOGS 1 Length: 300m Depth: 14m
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
3 |
153 153 183 |
9 9 9 |
Container Berth |
2 |
225 |
10 |
Silo Berth |
No |
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Berthing Tugs |
3 |
One on standby |
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Water Barges |
1 |
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Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
All berths are multipurpose |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Idem |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Idem |
Other Imports |
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Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? By the government/YILPORT-ATSL
EQUIPMENT |
CAPACITY |
QUANTITY |
CONDITION |
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Forklift |
10 Tons |
1 |
Good |
Forklift |
16 Tons |
1 |
Good |
Forklift |
5 Tons |
2 |
Good |
Teletruck |
3.5 Tons |
1 |
Good |
Terminal /Tug Master |
36 Tons |
5 |
Good |
Loaderdall |
4 Tons |
1 |
Good |
Roro Trailers |
50 Tons |
10 |
Good |
Terminal Trailers |
65 Tons |
7 |
Good |
ReachstackerReach stacker |
45 Tons |
3 |
Good |
ReachstackerReach stacker |
10Tons |
1 |
Good |
Mobile Crane |
80 Tons |
1 |
Good |
Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane LHM 550 |
144Tons |
3 |
Good |
For edible bulk e.g.; Sugar and Rice, we use (the Tele Truck 3.5 Tons) Terminal trailers and Terminal tractors flat.
Other bulk cargo like Wheat, hoppers are mostly used.
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
144 Tons x3 |
One of the two in good condition |
Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
3 x 55mt |
Good condition |
ReachstackerReach stacker |
Yes |
15 x (20mt & 40mt) |
Good condition |
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
Yes |
18 x (40mt, 50mt & 80mt) |
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Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
No |
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TranstrainerTranstainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
14 x (5mt to 32 mt) |
Good condition |
Container Facilities
The container yard has a capacity of 5000 TEUs.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
300 TEU per day |
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Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
100 |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
120 TEU |
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Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
20 movements / hour |
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Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
All 5 berths are multipurposemultipurpose, and each one can serve to provide RoRo facilities.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There aren’t any facilities for direct bagging from ship discharge.
Main Storage Terminal
Port has sheds with storage covered area of 140,000m2, open storage area of 250,000m2 with container holding capacity of 5000teus. There are also private warehouses in and around the port to augment the ports capacity.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (square meters) |
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Bagged Cargo |
Private warehouses |
32,000 MT |
Refrigerated Cargo |
Only reefer containers |
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General Cargo |
As for Bagged Cargo |
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Stevedoring
As already stated above, stevedoring services are provided by GPHA and 4 licensed private stevedoring companies. The port stevedore department handles 25% with the remaining 75% allocated to the four (4) companies licensed to operate in the Port. Cargo allocations are handled by the Harbour Master. Private Stevedore companies operating in the port are: Advance Stevedore, Atlantic Port Services, Speedline Company, Gemini Maritime Services, Golden Gate Services.
Hinterland Information
The transportation of the goods from the Port can only be done through GHTDA Ghana Haulage Truck Drivers Association and if transit to Burkina Faso, then must consult the Burkina Shippers’ Council as there is a quota sharing regarding this market. The Port of Takoradi has dedicated clearing and forwarding agents for the professional handling of all cargoes through the port. For further information, the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders can be contacted through their email and website at: GIFF
Port Security
As already mentioned above, the Port of Takoradi is renowned for its excellent security network. It has well skilled operations staff, drilled and dedicated security personnel to ensure the safety and security of all types of cargo.
The security network has further been improved with the installation of a closed – circuit television network in the Port. With this, cargoes and personnel working in the Port are safe and secured. The Port Security Department works hand in hand with the National Security, Police, The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) and the Narcotics Control Commission of Ghana.
Also, the Port's Fire and Safety Department has a 24/7 well-organized, well trained, committed and dedicated fire – fighting service personnel with modern firefighting equipment. Tugs are fitted with firefighting equipment with fire monitors. The Department is also responsible for the operation of fire hydrants planted at wharfs 2,4, 5, 6 and within 100m radius everywhere in the Port. Other services provided include monitoring of hot works, hazardous cargo and confined space in the Port, as well as ship bunkering standby and pumping duties. The promised response time to incidents within the Port’s fence is 3 minutes. Fire service can be contacted from all boxes on transit sheds and at the main gate. Alternatively, call +233312022191 ext. 4906 VHF radio communication channel 14.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
2 |
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Fire Engines |
2 |
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Useful Addresses
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA)
Headquarters
P.O. Box 150,
Tema, Ghana
Tel. +233 (0)303-219120
headquarters@ghanaports.gov.gh
GPHA Port of Takoradi
P.O. Box TD 708
Takoradi, Ghana
Tel. +233 (0)31 203 4131
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division
Tel. +233(0)242435662
+233(0)242435663
Webpage: https://gra.gov.gh/customs/
Ghana - 2.1.2 Port of Tema
Ghana - 2.2 Aviation
Aviation
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the regulatory agency of the Republic of Ghana for air transportation in the country. It also provides air navigation services within the Accra Flight Information Region (FIR), which comprises the airspace over the Republic of Ghana and a large area over the Atlantic Ocean in the Gulf of Guinea.
The GCAA was established in 1930 as a unit with Public Works Department (PWD); in 1953 GCAA was granted Departmental Status. It became an Authority under PNDC Law 151 from 16th May 1986. In the year 2004 the GCAA Act was enacted to replace PNDC Law 151.
The Civil Aviation Act, act 678 of November 2004 provides for the establishment of a Civil Aviation Authority, which will focus on the core functions of Airspace management and Safety Regulations whilst allowing for a different organization to handle Airport development and operations.
Pursuant to the above, the GCAA was restructured into two bodies, that is, the new GHANA Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) on 1st January 2007.
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) was established as a result of the decoupling of the existing Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in line with modern trends in the aviation industry.
The company was registered in January 2006 with specific responsibility for planning, developing, managing and maintaining all airports and aerodromes in Ghana including Kotoka International Airport (KIA), Kumasi Airport, Tamale Airport, Sunyani Airport, Ho Airport, WA Airstrip as well as various Airstrips. GACL is an implementing agency under the Ministry of Transport.
FUNCTIONS OF GCAA UNDER ACT 678
Under the GCAA Act 678, the functions of GCAA include the following:
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Licensing and Certification of Air Transport Operators
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Licensing and Certification of Aerodromes and the Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Managements of Navigation Sites.
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Provision of Air Navigation Services (Air Space Management) within the Accra Flight Information Region (FIR).
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Regulation of Air Transport Services.
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Promoting the Development of Civil Air Transport Industry in Ghana.
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Advising Government on all matters Concerning Civil Aviation, among other functions.
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Provision of oversight for all activities related to civil aviation.
Different charges fees are applied, according to some criteria, such as Aircraft charges/ton, Parking and Lighting fees, for International, Sub-Regional and Domestic flights. See the link for more detailed information.
There are currently eight operational airports in the country -- Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal Two, and six domestic airports, the Kumasi, Sunyani, Sekondi-Takoradi, Wa, Ho and Tamale Airports.
Passenger:
Twenty-five companies (three Nationals, twenty-two Internationals) have regular passenger flights to KIA, another company, ITA Airways, will begin operations in June 2024.
Rome–Fiumicino (begins 5 June 2024) |
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Dakar–Diass, Freetown, Monrovia–Roberts, Nairobi–Jomo Kenyatta |
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Cargo:
Kotoka International Airport is served by numerous cargo airlines on a regularly scheduled basis, in addition to ad-hoc cargo flights. Here below the main companies operating in KIA:
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
The proper registration of aircraft is fundamental to the Safety of International Air Operations. International provisions require that each aircraft must be registered in a State and each State must maintain a Registry of aircraft. For an aircraft to be accepted for registration, the following requirements will have to be fulfilled:
a. The aircraft must not have been registered in any other State or if previously registered proof of de-registration will be required.
b. Proof of ownership should be established or an appropriate agreement between the owners of the aircraft and the one in whose name the aircraft is being registered shall be provided; and
c. In the case of aircraft to be operated for hire and reward, the applicant must have reached an advanced stage in the certification process for the issue of an AOC, before any application for aircraft registration will be considered for processing.
- Application (how and where to obtain it)
a. Application for Registration of aircraft must be made on form CA 7 in duplicate and forwarded to the Director General. The applicant will be informed by the DSR if the application is acceptable.
b. Operational and Maintenance history of the aircraft shall be provided. Checks and inspections required for the issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness shall be carried out by Aviation Safety Inspector(s) assigned by the Director Safety Regulation.
c. The assigned Inspector{s} shall inform the applicant about the requirements for the Registration of aircraft and give the necessary guidelines.
d. The Inspector shall make a search in the electronic format of Master Aircraft Register for the next sequential registration marks and assign this as provisional registration marks to the aircraft to avoid a re-issue of registration marks which have been used.
e. When the applicant requests for special registration marks, the Inspector shall ensure that the marks have not been issued already and that the applicant pays the appropriate fee for the special registration marks, in addition to the prescribed registration fee and any other charges.
f. The applicant shall make the aircraft available at a time and place acceptable to the Authority for such checks and inspections considered necessary. Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASIs) shall use Aircraft Registration/ Issue of C of A form SRD/AIR/001 as a guide to conduct the necessary checks and inspections.
g. The Inspector(s) shall ensure that all the aircraft data submitted by the applicant conform to that of the manufacturer and are correct in every detail.
h. Having completed the required checks and inspections, the Inspector{s} shall submit a report with recommendations to the Director Safety Regulation (DSR) through the Head of Airworthiness.
i. If all registration requirements, in accordance with the CAR have been met, and the recommendations of the Inspector{s} are acceptable to the DSR, the DSR shall submit the report to the Director General for final approval. Two copies of the Registration Certificate shall be issued for the Director-General’s signature. The original of the Certificate shall be given to the applicant and the other copy put in the specific aircraft file. The Certificate of Registration shall be always carried on the aircraft.
j. If the aircraft is not acceptable for registration based on the report and recommendations of the Inspector(s), the applicant shall be informed in writing by the DSR stating reasons why the aircraft cannot be registered in Ghana.
k. The Inspector(s) shall enter all the required aircraft details in the Civil Aircraft Register and submit the Register to the Head of Airworthiness who should ensure that, all relevant aircraft data are recorded in the Register. The Register shall be kept under lock and key by the DSR.
The Inspector shall also ensure that the electronic copy of the Register is updated.
An electronic backup of the register shall be made and kept under lock and key by the DDGT.
Access to the electronic format of the aircraft register is by a (Password) only
- Registration and Safety Requirements
The following documents shall be provided by the applicant for retention by the Authority:
a. Prior to import, a copy of the type certificate and supporting type data sheets approved by the Authority of the State of Design for acceptance by the Authority.
b. Export certificate of airworthiness from the state of registry, or in the case of a new aircraft, the state of manufacture.
c. Significant deviations from the approved build standard, certified by the State of Registry or State of Design. If there are no deviations from the approved build standard, a certified statement to that effect by the State of Registry.
d. Noise certificate from the designed state or state of export (if required);
- Operator, Aircraft and Crew Documentation
When an Aircraft is registered it shall be issued with a Certificate of Registration and shall be kept permanently on a file with the following documents:
a. Application for registration of aircraft.
b. Application for issue of Certificate of Airworthiness.
c. Certificate of Registration.
d. Certificate of Airworthiness.
e. Noise Certificate.
f. Radio Licence.
g. Certificate of FM immunity (if necessary)
h. De-registration Certificate.
i. Bill of Sale (Proof of ownership)
j. Type Certificate Data Sheet.
k. Previous C of R.
l. Previous C of A.
m. Previous Radio Licence.
n. Record of Major Modifications (if necessary)
o. Weight and Balance Certificate.
p. Compliance status for CPCP.
q. Compliance status for ADs/SBs.
r. Compliance status for SSID.
s. Life Limited Components.
t. List of Avionics Equipment’s including RVSM and TCAS Certificates (if any).
u. Test Flight Report (if necessary).
v. Maintenance Release and
w. Inspection Report
x. Any other documents
Ghana - 2.2.1 Kotoka International Airport
The airport occupies 1,610 acres (651 hectares) within the city of Accra, and is about 10 kilometres from the City Centre. Kotoka is the country’s most important airport and is one of only five airports in Africa to have FAA accreditation to operate flights directly to the United States. Having recently undergone a renovation program, the airport now offers services and facilities that are in line with international standards. The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) was established as a result of the decoupling of the existing Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in line with the modern trends in the aviation industry. The company was registered in January 2006 with the responsibility for planning, developing, managing and maintaining all airports and aerodromes in Ghana namely Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and the regional airports namely Kumasi, Tamale, Sunyani as well as various airstrips.
Location Details | |||
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Country | Ghana | Latitude | 5.596389 |
Province / District | Greater Accra | Longitude | -.17 |
Town or City (Closest) | Accra | Elevation (ft and m) | 203 ft / 62 m |
Airfield Name | Kotoka International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | ACC /DGAA |
Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
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Runway Dimensions |
3,403 x 61 meters |
Orientation |
03/21 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There isn’t any dedicated helicopter pad in the airport but helicopters can land in the available parking lots or runway.
Airport Infrastructure Details
The revamped terminal features a passenger lounge, public telephone booths, a porter service desk and a lost-and-found office. A police station is situated at the airport car park, while a medical clinic offers 24-hour medical and travel immunization services. Passengers with special needs should contact the information desk in advance to arrange for a wheelchair and porter assistance.
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
N/A |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
N/A |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
N/A |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
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Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2014 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
---|---|---|---|
Total aircraft movements |
24,871 |
2,072 |
69 |
Total passengers |
1,650,520 |
137,543 |
4,584 |
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
100,000 |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
54,383 |
4,531 |
151 |
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
An 225 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
B 747 |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
18,418 m² |
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Storage Area (mt) |
7,826 m² |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
N/A |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
35 mt |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Storage Facilities
Bonded Warehouse, Free Port/Foreign Trade Zone, Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical Handling, Air-Conditioned Storage, Refrigerated Storage, Animal Quarantine, Fresh Meat Inspection, Livestock Handling, Health Officials, X-Ray Equipment, Security for Valuables, Express/Courier Centre. The Perishable Cargo Centre (PCC) at the Kotoka International Airport is part of the post harvest intervention provided under the Ghana compact of the Millennium Challenge Account. The facility provides handling and temporary storage of perishable produce (fruits and vegetables) for export. It is an approximately 1,200 m2 facility with a storage and cold room of 200 m2. The facility has a packing area of 350 m2 and work room of 600 m2. The throughput for the facility is expected to increase by 5% minimum annually from the current 20,000 metric tons. The PCC is part of an integrated cold chain for the horticultural sub-sector required to achieve better produce quality and higher export market prices. The facility is currently managed by Air Ghana Perishable Cargo Centre (APCC) on concession.
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
Air navigation charges for all international flights over four tons operating within the Accra FIR as at 2010 were charged US $0.75 per kilometre flown. The minimum charge within the Accra FIR is US $200 and a maximum of US $600.
Fuel Services Charges
Vitol Aviation, TOTAL and GOIL (Ghana Oil Company Limited) operate a Joint Venture depot at the Kotoka International Airport for the supply of Aviation JET A1 fuel to various customers.
Price per Unit |
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Jet A-1 |
US $0.611 / Litre |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Kotoka International Airport (Accra) is served by aviance & AHS Menzies - two notable cargo handling & ground services agents who act as intermediaries between shippers and the carriers (Airline operators). Aviance Ghana is the largest cargo handler in Ghana with approximately 90% of all the airport cargo being processed by our experienced staff. The import cargo warehouse is able to accommodate up to 2,200 pallets of cargo and is totally protected by a state of the art Pelco CCTV system that operates 24/7.
Import |
Rate US$ / kg |
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Handling Charge per kg |
0.16 / kg (Minimum US $25) |
Break Bulk Fee |
0.02 / kg (Minimum US $30) |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
160 |
Cold Storage Fee |
0.30 / kg (Minimum US $30) |
Delivery outside normal working hours |
N/A |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
30 |
Storage per kg per day – Grace period? hours |
0.10 / kg - 8 days |
Export |
Rate US$ / kg |
Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
0.08 / kg (Minimum US $25) |
International Air WayBill |
15 |
Local Air WayBill |
15 |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
15 |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
15 |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Storage charges per kg per day |
0.04 / kg |
Air-bridge Charges
Air-bridges are not available at the airport.
Security
CCTV is being installed in the airport premises. Scanning machines are available at the airport. The airport is fenced and guarded by security guards from GPHA.
Companies Available
Airlines Serving Airport:
- Air Burkina
- Air Ghana
- Air Mali
- Air Namibia
- Air Nigeria
- Alitalia
- Arik Air
- Asky Airlines
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- CEIBA Intercontinental
- Delta Air Lines
- Egyptair
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- KLM
- Kenya Airways
- Lufthansa
- MEA
- Royal Air Maroc
- South African Airways
- TAP-Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
- UNMIL
- United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
For information on Ghana Kotoka International Airport contact details, please see the following links:
Ghana - 2.2.2 Kumasi International Airport
Airport Overview
Kumasi International Airport (IATA: KMS, ICAO: DGSI) is a national airport in Ghana serving Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. In 2022, the airport handled over 476,000 passengers, making it the second busiest airport in Ghana after Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
Kumasi International Airport is located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Kumasi. It was changed from a military base to an airport in 1999. The airport has undergone several renovation and expansion projects to help push its status as an international airport.
The Kumasi Airport attained international status in 2014. However, the airport only operated on a regional level, even though it had had the full complement of security, customs, and immigration staff in place since 2003. Even though it had attained that status, work to upgrade the physical structures had yet to be fully put in place. The Kumasi Airport has undergone several rehabilitations and upgrades to help ensure its status as an international airport.
In 2012, initial renovation works were started on the existing facilities involved patching and filing of the main runway, construction of addition of waiting room and building a car park to make way for future renovation and upgrades targeted for the following year.
As of 2023, the airport is purely serving domestic air traffic. The airfield is in good condition and receives a daily domestic flight from Accra. Currently there are two national airlines serving the airport: Africa World and Passion Air. The airport has a restaurant, exchange office, ATM, different travel agencies offices and airlines offices. There aren’t any issues regarding the approach, landing, security, or communications. No storage facilities at the airport but there are about 60 hectares of land around the airport that can be used in case of emergency, to install a logistics base. The security of the airport is ensured by the Aviation security within Ghana Airport Limited Company. Regarding the electricity, the airport is connected to the national Grid and there is a dedicated line as backup in addition to a generator of 1000 KVA, two generators of 200 KVA each and one of 101 KVA for the LGA (airport lights). Works are undergoing to increase the length of the runway from 1981 m to 2320 m.
Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
N06 43’ 09 |
Province / District |
Ashanti region |
Longitude |
W01 34’ 59” |
Airfield Name |
Kumasi Airport |
Elevation |
287 m 942 ft |
IATA & ICAO codes |
KMS / DGSI |
Surface |
Paved |
Town or City (closest) |
Kumasi |
Runway Condition |
Good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
None |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Dimension |
1981 (m) X 45 (m) |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
Yes |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Heading |
02/20 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
Here below the table with fees applied for different services. link
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (tons) |
Aircraft charges USD - $
Flat charges |
Lighting fees Domestic $ |
|
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0 |
5 |
5 |
Lighting charge of $5.00 will be charged for landing and/or take-off under these conditions: Between sunset & sunrise Where runway lights are switched on, on request due to bad weather |
6 |
10 |
10 |
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11 |
20 |
15 |
|
21 |
30 |
20 |
|
31 |
40 |
25 |
Parking fees Domestic |
The first five (5) hours are free; thereafter a rate of $0.15 per ton per hour is applied. |
Fuel Services Charges
The fuel services are provided by Ghana Goil and operated by the airport. There is a tanker available at the airport with a capacity of 34,000 Litres. The contracts for fuel provision are to be negotiated at Goil main office in Accra
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Price per Unit |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Different fees are payables at the airport such as landing fees, navigation fees, tax on passengers and for operation in the night.
Ghana - 2.2.3 Sunyani National Airport
Airport Overview
Sunyani Airport dates back as 1942, when a communication outpost and aerodrome was built for the use of Allied Forces. The 1,400-metre runway of Sunyani Airport cannot be extended due to a gully at one end and a hill at the other. This limitation renders the airport unsuitable for use by medium range jets. Sunyani airport is one of the domestic airports under the management of the GACL.
Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
7° 21’ 33” N |
Province / District |
Brong-Ahafo Region |
Longitude |
2° 19’ 45” W |
Airfield Name |
Sunyani |
Elevation (ft) |
1,041 ft (309m) |
IATA & ICAO codes |
NYI / DGSN |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
Sunyani |
Runway Condition |
Good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
UNHCR |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Dimension |
4227 x 147 ft 1288 m x 45 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
07/25 (marked at End as 20) |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Airfield Cost
Navigation Charges
Here below the table with fees applied for different services. link
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (tons) |
Aircraft charges USD - $
Flat charges |
Lighting fees Domestic $ |
|
---|---|---|---|
0 |
5 |
5 |
*Note: Lighting facilities are presently not available in Sunyani. |
6 |
10 |
10 |
|
11 |
20 |
15 |
|
21 |
30 |
20 |
|
31 |
40 |
25 |
Parking fees Domestic |
The first five (5) hours are free; thereafter a rate of $0.15 per ton per hour is applied. |
Fuel Services Charges
Not available at the airport.
|
Price per Unit |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Different fees are payables at the airport such as landing fees, navigation fees, tax on passengers and for operation in the night.
Ghana - 2.2.4 Takoradi National Airport
Airport Overview
Takoradi Airport (IATA: TKD, ICAO: DGTK) is an airport in Sekondi-Takoradi, a city and capital of Western Region southern Ghana. It is the fourth busiest airport in Ghana, with 123,930 passengers in 2022. The airport is a military airport but also used as a civilian for domestic flights.
Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
04° 53' 45.80" N |
Province / District |
Western Region |
Longitude |
1° 46' 29.12" W |
Airfield Name |
Takoradi |
Elevation |
22 ft, 6.7 m |
IATA & ICAO codes |
TKD / DGTK |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
Takoradi |
Runway Condition |
Good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Dimension |
1751 x 45 m 5,745 x 147 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refuelling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
|
Price per Unit |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
Avgas |
n/a |
n/a
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
Ghana - 2.2.5 Tamale National Airport
Airport Overview
Tamale International Airport (IATA: TML, ICAO: DGLE) is an airport serving Tamale, a city in the Northern Region of Ghana. It is the third international airport in the country in addition to Kotoka International Airport and Kumasi International Airport. TML is the third-busiest airport in Ghana, with 148,548 passengers in 2020 and 217,958 passengers in 2021.
The airport is in the northern part of the city of Tamale, approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of the city centre off Highway N10. The geographical coordinates of the airport are 9°33'25"N, 00°51'47"W (Latitude: 9.556944; Longitude: -0.863056). The airport is located approximately 553 feet (169 m) above mean sea level.
In 2008 this airport was upgraded by: resurfacing the single runway, the taxiways and aprons, upgrading the terminal building, constructing a modified fire service building, rehabilitation of the tower building, paving of an outside car park and creation of a VVIP lounge. In addition, provisions for Immigration and Customs Services were made.
Starting in July 2019, the following components were included:
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Construction of a terminal building, measuring 5,000 square metres (54,000 sq. ft), capable of handling 400,000 passengers annually.
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Construction of a VIP lounge.
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Construction of two boarding gates.
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Construction of two self-service check-in kiosks.
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Construction of eight check-in desks.
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Construction of airline offices and commercial retail spaces.
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Construction of a car park that can accommodate 330 cars.
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A new 5-kilometer road network off the Tamale-Bolgatanga Road was constructed to ease airport accessibility.
Tamale Airport is used for both civil and military operations and for special international flights and is now under the management of the GACL. The runway slope varies from 2.0% uphill to 2.0% downhill on differing areas. The infrastructure is good with security measures in place.
In August 2016, Tamale International airport was cleared to uplift pilgrims to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madina in three batches of 500 passengers. Flynas air services providers were contracted to uplift the pilgrims using leased Lion Air Boeing 747-400 jets. The upgraded airport also serviced Hajj pilgrimage flights in 2022 and 2023.
Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
09° 33’ 25’’N |
Province / District |
Northern Region |
Longitude |
00° 51’ 47’’ W |
Airfield Name |
Tamale |
Elevation (ft) |
552 ft (169m) |
IATA & ICAO codes |
TML / DGLE |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
Tamale |
Runway Condition |
Good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Dimension |
2438 m 7,999 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Refuelling Capacity |
Yes, Jet A1 without icing inhibitor. 100/130 MIL Spec, low lead, aviation gasoline (Blue) |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Heading |
05/23 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
n/a
|
Price per Unit |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
Ghana - 2.2.6 Wa Airstrip
Airport Overview
Wa Airport (IATA: WZA, ICAO: DGLW) is an airport serving Wa, a city in the Upper West Region of Ghana which is also its capital. The airport is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited. It is the fifth busiest commercial airport in Ghana with over 25,800 passengers passing through in 2022.The airport opened to scheduled commercial flight operations on 15 October 2019 with service by Africa World Airlines from Accra via Tamale using an Embraer 145 regional jet. Services were suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remain suspended pending resolution of various safety challenges.
In December 2021, Passion Air announced 3 weekly services to Accra via Tamale. This service was subsequently increased to 5 weekly non-stop services using a Dash 8 aircraft.
Airfield Details |
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Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
10°04′57″N |
Province / District |
Upper West Region |
Longitude |
002°30′27″W |
Airfield Name |
Wa Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
1,010 ft / 308 m |
IATA & ICAO codes |
DGLW |
Surface |
Paved |
Town or City (closest) |
Wa |
Runway Condition |
Good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
2015 m 6610 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refuelling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Heading |
03/21 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Services Charges
|
Price per Unit |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
Avgas |
n/a |
n/a
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
Ghana - 2.2.7 Navrongo National Airport/Paga Airstrip
Airport Overview
Navrongo-Paga is an airstrip serving Paga and Navrongo, towns in Kassena-Nankana District of the Upper East Region of Ghana. The airstrip is currently operational.
Airfield Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
10°56′34″N |
Province / District |
Upper East Region |
Longitude |
1°05′14″W |
Airfield Name |
Navrongo - Paga |
Elevation (ft) |
690 ft / 210 m |
IATA & ICAO codes |
DGLN |
Surface |
Unpaved |
Town or City (closest) |
Navrongo |
Runway Condition |
Bad |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
WFP |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Dimension |
1514 x 40 m 4,966 x 131 ft |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
14/32 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
No |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
No facilities for fuelling services.
|
Price per Unit |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
Avgas |
n/a |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
Not applicable.
Figure 1 Picture of the Paga Airstrip
Figure 2 Paga Airstrip plan
Ghana - 2.2.8 Yendi National Airport
Airport Overview
Yendi Airport (ICAO: DGLY) is an airfield serving Yendi, a town in the Northern Region of Ghana. The airstrip can be used by helicopters in case of emergencies.
Airfield Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Country |
Ghana |
Latitude |
09°25′30″N |
Province / District |
Northern Region |
Longitude |
00°00′17″W |
Airfield Name |
Yendi Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
2408 ft 224 m |
IATA & ICAO codes |
DGLY |
Surface |
Dirt |
Town or City (closest) |
Yendi |
Runway Condition |
Good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Dimension |
1372 x 29 m 4501 x 95 |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
No |
Fuel Services Charges
|
Price per Unit |
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.53 US$ / Litre Source: link |
Avgas |
n/a |
n/a
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
Ghana - 2.3 Road Network
Road Network
Road transport is by far the dominant carrier of freight and passengers in Ghana's land transport system. It carries over 95% of all passenger and freight traffic and reaches most communities, and is classified under three categories of trunk roads, urban roads, and feeder roads. The Ghana Highway Authority, established in 1974 was tasked with developing and maintaining the country's trunk road network.
The county’s total road network was estimated at 94,203km, with 27% paved and 73% unpaved. The interventions over the last 6 years have led to a marked improvement of Ghana’s road network to 44% good, 34% fair and 22% poor, that is, a 7% reduction in the proportion of roads in poor condition”. source
Trunk roads in Ghana are classified as “National roads”, “Regional roads”, and “Inter-regional roads”, all of which form the Ghana road network.
National roads, designated with the letter N, link all the major population centres in Ghana. Regional roads, designated with the letter R, are a mix of primary and secondary routes, which serve as feeder roads to National roads; while Inter-Regional roads, designated with the prefix IR, connect major settlements across regional borders.
With respect to this mode of transport, many people prefer to use the public means. Many of the town and cities in the country can be reached using urban buses known as "trotro" or taxis. For inter-regional transport bigger buses are normally used.
Road transport buses are the main mode of transport accounting for about 60% of passenger movement. Taxis account for only 14.5% with the remaining accounted for by private cars. One important trend in road transport (especially inter-city) is that there has been a shift from minibuses towards medium and large cars with capacities of 30-70 seats. There has been a growing preference for good buses as the sector continues to offer more options to passenger in tons of quality of vehicles used. According to the Ministry of Roads and Transport.
The Ghana road network is 94,203 km and road transportation are the most dominant choice of transportation in Ghana. Road transport infrastructure in Ghana can be used throughout to facilitate the exchange of commodities and enable regular school attendance and fast access to health facilities in Ghana. The intention is to have many of the existing highways tolled and private-sector participation in road construction and ownership.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)
|
Accra |
Bolgatanga |
Cape Coast |
Ho |
Koforidua |
Kumasi |
Sunyani |
Takoradi |
Wa |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Accra |
- |
815 |
145 |
156 |
85 |
272 |
403 |
229 |
721 |
Bolgatanga |
815 |
- |
765 |
567 |
742 |
543 |
588 |
823 |
275 |
Cape Coast |
145 |
765 |
- |
317 |
216 |
272 |
353 |
84 |
710 |
Ho |
156 |
567 |
317 |
- |
135 |
336 |
515 |
388 |
720 |
Koforidua |
85 |
742 |
216 |
135 |
- |
200 |
330 |
283 |
688 |
Kumasi |
272 |
543 |
272 |
336 |
200 |
- |
130 |
305 |
444 |
Sunyani |
403 |
588 |
353 |
515 |
330 |
130 |
- |
436 |
375 |
Takoradi |
229 |
823 |
84 |
388 |
283 |
305 |
436 |
- |
752 |
Wa |
721 |
275 |
710 |
720 |
688 |
444 |
375 |
752 |
- |
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours)
|
Accra |
Bolgatanga |
Cape Coast |
Ho |
Koforidua |
Kumasi |
Sunyani |
Takoradi |
Wa |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Accra |
- |
10 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
9 |
Bolgatanga |
10 |
- |
10 |
7 |
9 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
4 |
Cape Coast |
2 |
10 |
- |
4 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
9 |
Ho |
2 |
7 |
4 |
- |
2 |
4 |
7 |
5 |
9 |
Koforidua |
1 |
9 |
3 |
2 |
- |
3 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
Kumasi |
4 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
- |
2 |
4 |
6 |
Sunyani |
5 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
- |
6 |
5 |
Takoradi |
3 |
10 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
- |
10 |
Wa |
9 |
4 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
10 |
- |
Road Security
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), is the lead agency for road safety management in Ghana under the Ministry of Transport. It was established by the NRSA Act, 2019 (Act 993) to develop and promote road safety, to coordinate and regulate activities, procedures and standards related to road safety and to provide for related matters.
The Act has since August 2, 2019, received presidential assent, and repeals the NRSC Act, 1999 (Act 567) that established the National Road Safety Commission. In addition to the existing mandate under the Commission of promoting best road safety practices among road users and coordinating road safety activities, the NRSA Act provides for an enhanced mandate where the Authority is now empowered to regulate, ensure implementation and enforcement of road safety standards and procedures.
With regards to the new Act, Act 2019 (Acts 993) the National Road Safety Authority is mandated to issue compliance notices to institutions or organizations who breach road safety standards.
OBJECTIF OF THE AUTHORITY
The Objectif of the Authority is to reduce the incidence of road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries through the:
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Promotion of road safety
-
Development and coordination of policies in relation to road safety
-
Implementation and enforcement of standards for road safety
The Key functions of the Authority under the Act 993 include the following:
-
Nationwide road safety education, campaigns and publicity.
-
Ensure the implementation and enforcement of road safety standards and procedures in addition to the earlier mandate of promoting best road safety practices among road users and coordinating road safety activities.
-
Develop a long-term plan for the promotion of road safety and the reduction of road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries and collaborate with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, road agencies, enforcement agencies, crash response agencies and road transport service providers to implement the plan.
-
Collaborate with other relevant agencies to co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate road safety activities, programmes and strategies.
-
Issue notices in the form of directives, procedures or cautions to persons to provide or correct irregularity in procedures, standards, practices and operations to prevent or minimize road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries.
-
Receive complaints and investigate violations of road safety standards, Regulations and best practices and advise the Minister on the measures required to prevent or minimize road safety risks.
-
Ensure institutional compliance with procedures and standards related to road safety.
-
Collaborate with the Ghana Education Service and other relevant bodies to develop road safety education as part of the curriculum for pre-tertiary level schools and colleges of education.
-
Collaborate with the Building and Road Research Institute, the Ghana Standards Authority and other bodies with relevant knowledge and expertise in road safety to develop standards for road safety equipment and ensure compliance.
-
Regulate road transport and related services.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
Axle load control and management is a critical issue for all the countries in the sub-region since excessive loading of trucks is one of the causes of early deterioration of the roads. The Supplementary Act Act/SP.17/02/12 relating to the Harmonisation of Standards and Procedures for the Control of Dimensions, Weigh and Axle Load of Goods Vehicle within Member States of the Economic Community of West African States was approved by the HoSG in Abuja 16-17 February 2012. Ghana commenced its program in earnest in June 2009 as part of an agreement with WAEMU countries. The sector has been implementing the Axle Load Control and management in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 683 and the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (LI 2180) which has incorporated sections of the ECOWAS Supplementary Act. Intensive education and sensitization on the new regulation has been undertaken. Key stakeholders such as Freight Forwarders, Haulers, Truckers, Ports, Private Weighbridge Station Operators have been involved in this sensitization programme under the Axle Load Working group chaired by the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The current allowable load limit in Ghana is 60 tones even though authorities say they are working gradually to achieve a 51 tons maximum load limit in the very near future. The allowable height is 4.5 metres and allowable width is 2.55 metres.
PERMISSIBLE AXLE LOAD, GROSS WEIGHT AND DIMENSION LIMITS
Axle load limits |
Ghana |
Togo |
ECOWAS |
---|---|---|---|
Truck with 2 axles |
21 mt |
23 mt |
18 mt |
Truck with 3 axles |
30.5 mt |
34 mt |
26 mt |
Truck with 4 axles |
37.5 mt |
41 mt |
31 mt |
Semi-trailer with 3 axles |
34.5 mt |
39 mt |
30 mt |
Semi-trailer with 4 axles |
44 mt |
50 mt |
38 mt |
Semi-trailer with 5 axles |
50.5 mt |
50 mt |
43 mt |
Semi-trailer with 6 axles |
60 mt |
68 mt |
51 mt |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles |
44 mt |
50 mt |
38 mt |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles |
50.5 mt |
61 mt |
46 mt |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles |
60 mt |
68 mt |
51 mt |
Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axles |
60 mt |
n/a |
n/a |
Ghana - 2.3.1 Border Crossing of Sampa
Land Border Crossing Overview:
Sampa is a town in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana, on the border with Côte d'Ivoire. It is the capital of Jaman North District and was formerly the site of a slave market. It is the biggest border town in Ghana with a population of over 36,000. There are 8 entry points in the region, but Sampa is the biggest entry point to the northern of Ivory Coast.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing: (If crossing has a different name in each country, please indicate in the following format: Name [Country]/Name[Country]) |
Sampa [Ghana] / Soko [Ivory Coast] |
Province or District: |
Western Region / Brong-Ahafo |
Nearest Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Sampa 3 (km) |
Latitude: |
7°58'18.1"N |
Longitude: |
2°43'08.0"W |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
Customs Division |
Contact number |
+233244374266 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport: |
Bondoukou in Ivory Coast 13 (km) Truck: 1 hour Car: 15 minutes |
Nearest Port: |
Tema in Ghana 520 (km) Truck: 14 Car: 8 hours |
Nearest Major Market: (Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity.) |
Sampa on Mondays 3 (km) Truck: 10 minutes Car: 5 minutes |
Other Information: (Please provide additional details of this route if relevant, such as information about whether there are fuelling stations or weighing bridges en-route.)
|
There are 7 fuelling stations in Sampa. There aren’t any weighing bridges en route. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
MONDAYS |
06:00 – 18:00 |
TUESDAYS |
06:00 – 18:00 |
WEDNESDAYS |
06:00 – 18:00 |
THURSDAYS |
06:00 – 18:00 |
FRIDAYS |
06:00 – 18:00 |
SATURDAYS |
06:00 – 18:00 |
SUNDAYS |
06:00 – 18:00 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: (List dates of closure and hours of operation if different from regular schedule.) |
No dates of closure during the year. |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: (i.e., winter months, rainy season, etc.) |
During the rainy season from May to September. |
Daily Capacity:
There isn’t any lane for private car. A parking area is available at the site with security during the night. Around 10 trucks cross the border on daily basis in both ways and around 20 private vehicles.
Customs Clearance:
The Post is not computerized but uses the manual method. For the exportation: A custom document titled ‘Non-Traditional Export Form’ should be filled by the exporter. The customs process the document made in 10 copies; 1 for the exporter, 1 for the Customs, 1 for the Ministry of Trade, 1 for the Ministry of Finance, 1 for the Statistical Services, 1 for the Customs HQ and 1 for the Ministry concerned. For the importation, the truck and cargo should be accompanied by Proforma Invoice which is considered the ‘Bill of Lading’, the Waybill, packing list. For the food imported, the representative of the Ministry of Agriculture should approve the consignment. There is lab available at Sunyama where a sample of the cargo will be examined. Depending on the feedback from the lab, the Ministry of Agriculture issues an import certificate to be joined to the documents. The consignment then could be released from the Customs. The process takes 1 day or 2 days depending on the information. All foreign trucks must enter with a temporary importation certificate. There is only one inspection conducted on the truck and the cargo with the presence of all the representatives of the ministries concerned. The customs duties if applicable are paid at the post in cash.
Other Relevant Information:
Trucks need to wait 1 day to 2 days depending on the information from the outside. Only one inspection is conducted on the truck and cargo. The importation of medicines requires an importation permit from the Ministry of Health and if livestock then a health permit is needed from the Vet. Services.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Ghana - 2.3.2 Border Crossing of Elubo
Land Border Crossing Overview:
Elubo is a village in the Jomoro district, a district in the Western Region of Ghana and is the main border crossing between Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire to the west. There are two additional customs entry points, the very remote post of Oseekodwokrom, and farther north, the town of Gonnokuram, on the road to Sunyani. The road to Elubo is paved and in good condition. At all land crossings, a visa is required for non-ECOWAS citizens. There is a bridge to cross the river separating the two countries.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing:
|
Elubo [Ghana] / Noe [Ivory Coast] |
Province or District: |
Western Region / Jomoro |
Nearest Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Takoradi 145 (km) |
Latitude: |
5° 17’ 20.37’’ N |
Longitude: |
2° 46’ 46.44’’ W |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
Ghana Revenue Authority – Customs Division |
Contact number |
+233244541888 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport: |
Kotoka International Airport in Accra 362 (km) Truck: 8 hours Car: 6 hours |
Nearest Port: |
Takoradi 145 (km) Truck: 3 hours Car: 2 hours |
Nearest Major Market: (Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity.) |
Elubo 1 (km) Truck: 10 min Car: 10 min |
Other Information: (Please provide additional details of this route if relevant, such as information about whether there are fuelling stations or weighing bridges en-route.)
|
There are fuelling stations and weighing bridges enroute. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
MONDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
TUESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
THURSDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
FRIDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SATURDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SUNDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: (List dates of closure and hours of operation if different from regular schedule.) |
Idem. No closing during the national holidays. |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: (i.e., winter months, rainy season, etc.) |
No seasonal constraints. |
Daily Capacity:
Private cars are not provided a separate lane. This border deals with a high level of traffic as it is the only crossing point for transit trucks to Ivory Coast.
Customs Clearance:
Requirements for customs clearance: 1. Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 2. Invoice 3. Packing List 4. Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR) 5. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. 6. Tax Clearance certificate from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division issued in the name of the importer or 1% of CIF payment fee. 7. Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority. 8. Permit or License from the appropriate Ministry/ Agency Department / as applicable for restricted goods. 9. Appropriate letter of Exemption from payment of duty and/or taxes as applicable.
Other Relevant Information:
The waiting time for crossing might vary depending on the traffic. Goods are subject to one inspection by the customs authority. Foreign cargo vehicles entering Ghana must obtain a temporary importation permit. Customs issues this document, called a “laissez passer/C59,” at the border. The permit is valid for 30 days. If it expires, drivers must return with the vehicle to the same border entry to renew it. The maximum renewal period that may be granted is 90 days. Customs will require drivers to produce the following documents in order to process the C59 form: • An international driver’s licence • ECOWAS Brown Card
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Figure 1 The road between the two border points
Ghana - 2.3.3 Border Crossing of Vankrogu Chache
Land Border Crossing Overview:
Chache is a small and basic land border crossing between Ghana and Ivory Coast. All the documents should be finalized at Bole Customs Division office prior to reaching this point. There is a small ferry with a capacity of less than 10 mt to cross the Black Volta River. There is a weekly rotation for the officers in charge who are based in Bole. At the border there are Immigration officer, Health officer, Agric. Officer in addition to the customs officer.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing: (If crossing has a different name in each country, please indicate in the following format: Name[Country]/Name[Country]) |
Vankrogu Chache [Ghana] / Bouna [Ivory Coast] |
Province or District: |
Bole District in the Northern Region |
Nearest Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Bole 36 (km) |
Latitude: |
9° 00’24.25’’ N |
Longitude: |
2° 39’ 06.56’’ W |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
Ghana Revenue Authority – Customs Division |
Contact number |
+233244572706 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport: |
Kokota International Airport 597 (km) Truck: 12 hours Car: 8 hours |
Nearest Port: |
Takoradi Port 625 (km) Truck: 12 hours Car: 8 hours |
Nearest Major Market: (Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity.) |
Bole 36 (km) Truck: 2 hours Car: 1 hour |
Other Information: (Please provide additional details of this route if relevant, such as information about whether there are fuelling stations or weighing bridges en-route.)
|
There aren’t any weighing bridges in route. The fuelling stations are available near Bole town. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
MONDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
TUESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
THURSDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
FRIDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SATURDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SUNDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: (List dates of closure and hours of operation if different from regular schedule.) |
0600 - 1800. No closing during national holidays. |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: (i.e., winter months, rainy season, etc.) |
During the rainy season, this border point can be difficult to access. |
Daily Capacity:
Private cars are not provided a separate lane. This border sees more pedestrians crossing the border than vehicles.
Customs Clearance:
All the procedures should be done at Bole Customs Division. The Requirements for customs clearance: 1. Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 2. Invoice 3. Packing List 4. Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR) 5. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. 6. Tax Clearance certificate from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division issued in the name of the importer or 1% of CIF payment fee. 7. Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority. 8. Permit or License from the appropriate Ministry/ Agency Department / as applicable for restricted goods. 9. Appropriate letter of Exemption from payment of duty and/or taxes as applicable.
Other Relevant Information:
The waiting time for crossing might vary depending on the traffic as there is only one small ferry. Goods are subject to two inspections by the customs authority and Quarantine authority. Foreign cargo vehicles entering Ghana must obtain a temporary importation permit. Customs issues this document, called a “laissez passer/C59,” at the border. The permit is valid for 30 days. If it expires, drivers must return with the vehicle to the same border entry to renew it. The maximum renewal period that may be granted is 90 days. Customs will require drivers to produce the following documents in order to process the C59 form: • An international driver’s license • ECOWAS Brown Card
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Ghana - 2.3.4 Border Crossing of Hamile
Land Border Crossing Overview:
While there are many informal points of crossing along Ghana's northern border with Burkina Faso, there are only two recognized customs entry posts. The main post is at Paga in the Northeast Region, while there is a less used entry point at Hamile in the north-western corner of Ghana. This post is computerized. There aren’t any laboratories available at this post so all the samples should go to WA which might take several days to receive the results. The trucks stay at the Free zone area as there aren’t any warehouses available.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing: (If crossing has a different name in each country, please indicate in the following format: Name[Country]/Name[Country]) |
Hamile [Ghana] / Ouessa [Burkina Faso] |
Province or District: |
Upper West Region |
Nearest Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Hamile 1 (km) |
Latitude: |
11° 00’ 06.86’ N |
Longitude: |
2° 44’ 50.88’’ W |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
Ghana Revenue Authority – Customs Division |
Contact number |
+233240654400 |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport: |
Kotoka International Airport 810 (km) Truck: 18 hours Car: 12 hours |
Nearest Port: |
Tema Port 836 (km) Truck: 18 hours Car: 12 hours |
Nearest Major Market: (Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity.) |
Hamile 1 (km) Truck: 5 minutes Car: 5 minutes |
Other Information: (Please provide additional details of this route if relevant, such as information about whether there are fuelling stations or weighing bridges en-route.)
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There aren’t any weighing bridges in the region. Fuelling stations are available along the road. |
Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
TUESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
THURSDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
FRIDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SATURDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SUNDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: (List dates of closure and hours of operation if different from regular schedule.) |
0600 - 1800 |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: (i.e., winter months, rainy season, etc.) |
The road network to Hamile is bad and is affected by the harvest season from September to November. |
Daily Capacity:
Private cars are not provided a separate lane. The post treats around 60 – 70 trucks per day.
Customs Clearance:
Requirements for customs clearance: 1. Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 2. Invoice 3. Packing List 4. Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR) 5. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. 6. Tax Clearance certificate from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division issued in the name of the importer or 1% of CIF payment fee. 7. Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority. 8. Permit or License from the appropriate Ministry/ Agency Department / as applicable for restricted goods. 9. Appropriate letter of Exemption from payment of duty and/or taxes as applicable.
Other Relevant Information:
The waiting time for crossing might vary depending on the traffic. Goods are subject to several inspections by the different agencies operating at the post. Foreign cargo vehicles entering Ghana must obtain a temporary importation permit. Customs issues this document, called a “laissez passer/C59,” at the border. The permit is valid for 30 days. If it expires, drivers must return with the vehicle to the same border entry to renew it. The maximum renewal period that may be granted is 90 days. Customs will require drivers to produce the following documents in order to process the C59 form: • An international driver’s license • ECOWAS Brown Card
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Ghana - 2.3.5 Border Crossing of Tumu
Land Border Crossing Overview:
Tumu is a small town and is the capital of Sissala East district, a district in the Upper West Region of north Ghana. Tumu is connected by road to the town of Navrongo. This Border Point is not considered as one of the main entry/exit points.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing: (If crossing has a different name in each country, please indicate in the following format: Name[Country]/Name[Country]) |
Tumu [Ghana] / Leo [Burkina Faso] |
Province or District: |
Upper West |
Nearest Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Tumu 3 (km) |
Latitude: |
10° 53’ 37.76’’ N |
Longitude: |
1° 59’ 17.48’’ W |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
National Revenue Authority – Customs Division |
Contact number |
+233246332297 |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport: |
Kotoka International Airport 920 (km) Truck: 18 hours Car: 14 hours |
Nearest Port: |
Tema Port 943 (km) Truck: 18 hours Car: 14 hours |
Nearest Major Market: (Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity.) |
Tumu (every five days) 3 (km) Truck: 10 min Car: 5 min |
Other Information: (Please provide additional details of this route if relevant, such as information about whether there are fuelling stations or weighing bridges en-route.)
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Fuelling stations are available in Tumu and en-route. No weighing bridges. |
Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
TUESDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
THURSDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
FRIDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
SATURDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
SUNDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: (List dates of closure and hours of operation if different from regular schedule.) |
0600 – 1800. No closing during holidays. |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: (i.e., winter months, rainy season, etc.) |
The road condition is poor during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity:
Private cars are not provided a separate lane. Not many trucks pass through this point as not considered an international crossing post.
Customs Clearance:
Requirements for customs clearance: 1. Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 2. Invoice 3. Packing List 4. Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR) 5. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. 6. Tax Clearance certificate from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division issued in the name of the importer or 1% of CIF payment fee. 7. Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority. 8. Permit or License from the appropriate Ministry/ Agency Department / as applicable for restricted goods. 9. Appropriate letter of Exemption from payment of duty and/or taxes as applicable. An additional document is required at the border points not equipped with computers which is called SAD Forms (Self-Assessment Declaration).
Other Relevant Information:
The waiting time for crossing might vary depending on the traffic and the information needed. Goods are subject to one inspection by the customs authority. Transit trucks are not accepted in this border point. Foreign cargo vehicles entering Ghana must obtain a temporary importation permit. Customs issues this document, called a “laissez passer/C59,” at the border. The permit is valid for 30 days. If it expires, drivers must return with the vehicle to the same border entry to renew it. The maximum renewal period that may be granted is 90 days. Customs will require drivers to produce the following documents in order to process the C59 form: • An international driver’s licence • ECOWAS Brown Card
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Ghana - 2.3.6 Border Crossing of Paga
Land Border Crossing Overview:
While there are many informal points of crossing along Ghana's northern border with Burkina Faso, there are only two recognized customs entry posts. The main post is at Paga in the Northeast Region, while there is a less used entry point at Hamale in the northwestern corner of Ghana.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing: (If crossing has a different name in each country, please indicate in the following format: Name[Country]/Name[Country]) |
Paga [Ghana] / Dakola [Burkina Faso] |
Province or District: |
Upper East Region |
Nearest Town or City: (Nearest location with distance from port) |
Navrongo 28 (km) |
Latitude: |
10° 59’ 45.40’’ N |
Longitude: |
1° 06’ 49.12’’ W |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
Ghana Revenue Authority – Customs Division |
Contact number |
+233242133766 |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport: |
Kotoka International Airport 938 (km) Truck: 18 hours Car: 12 hours |
Nearest Port: |
Tema Port 922 (km) Truck: 18 hours Car: 12 hours |
Nearest Major Market: (Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity.) |
Navrongo 28(km) Truck: 1 hour Car: ½ hour |
Other Information: (Please provide additional details of this route if relevant, such as information about whether there are fuelling stations or weighing bridges en-route.)
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There are fuelling stations enroute but not weighing bridges. |
Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0600 – 1800 |
TUESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
THURSDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
FRIDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SATURDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
SUNDAYS |
0600 - 1800 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: (List dates of closure and hours of operation if different from regular schedule.) |
Regular working hours. |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: (i.e., winter months, rainy season, etc.) |
Regular working hours. |
Daily Capacity:
Private cars are not provided a separate lane. This border deals with a high level of traffic as it is the only crossing point for transit trucks to Ivory Coast.
Customs Clearance:
Requirements for customs clearance: 1. Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill 2. Invoice 3. Packing List 4. Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR) 5. Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. 6. Tax Clearance certificate from the Domestic Tax Revenue Division issued in the name of the importer or 1% of CIF payment fee. 7. Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Ghana Revenue Authority. 8. Permit or License from the appropriate Ministry/ Agency Department / as applicable for restricted goods. 9. Appropriate letter of Exemption from payment of duty and/or taxes as applicable.
Other Relevant Information:
The waiting time for crossing might vary depending on the traffic. Goods are subject to one inspection by the customs authority. Foreign cargo vehicles entering Ghana must obtain a temporary importation permit. Customs issues this document, called a “laissez passer/C59,” at the border. The permit is valid for 30 days. If it expires, drivers must return with the vehicle to the same border entry to renew it. The maximum renewal period that may be granted is 90 days. Customs will require drivers to produce the following documents in order to process the C59 form: • An international driver’s license • ECOWAS Brown Card
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Ghana - 2.4 Railway Assessment
Railway Assessment
The railways network is managed by the “Ghana Railway Company Limited” GRCL, is a public sector organization, under the tutelage of the Ministry of Railways development.
Ghana's small but economically vital rail network is confined to the southern half of the country. The company operates a network comprising the Western line (Tokaradi, Dunkwa, Awaso & Kumasi), Central line (Huni valley – Kotoku) and Eastern line (Accra, Tema, - Kumasi) with a total track length of 1,300 kilometres. The network has five major branch lines, three of which are on the Western Line and one each on the Eastern and the Central Lines. GRCL is noted for its hauling of Cocoa, Timber, Bauxite and Manganese. Before its deterioration, it was traditionally an important export corridor. Cocoa, Timber and Flour were handled on the Eastern Line through Tema Port, with the Central and Western lines handling these goods for Takoradi Port. Other Commodities conveyed on the network include Cement, Flour and Petroleum products. Freight services are basically the hub and the pivotal link of GRCL which accounts for most of the profits by the company. Currently GRCL is a major carrier of the country’s manganese at Nsuta hauling thousands of tonnes in a day.
The railway network in Ghana resembles a large capital "A" with 3 components - a "Western Division" (the left leg of the "A") from Secondi/Takoradi to Kumasi (280 km, 168 mi), an "Eastern Division" (the right leg of the "A") from Accra to Kumasi, and a "Central Division" (the horizontal bar of the "A") from Huni Valley to Kotoku. The 953 km (570 mi) network includes branch lines on the "Western Division" to Prestea and Awaso, a branch line to Kade on the "Central Division", and branch lines to Tema and Shai Hills on the "Eastern Division". Very little of the railway network remains in operation. Accra to Tema, Accra to Kotoku, and Awaso to Dunkwa and south to Takoradi are the only parts that are known to be in operation. Very little is known about the current operating state of the rest of the system.
The services provided by the GRCL are the following:
PASSENGERS:
The GRCL provides effective and safe mode of passenger transportation via rail. The rail passenger transport serves as one of the convenient ways of carrying passengers from all areas in the country through fast and effective means. The company can carry personnel across the country through its social responsibility roles. GRCL provides passenger carriage services by providing relative comfort and safety of rail transport, which have weighted with the government in assigning a vital role to railways in the overall scheme of meeting the transport needs of the country.
FREIGHT:
GRCL is noted for its hauling of Cocoa, Timber, Bauxite and Manganese. Before its deterioration, it was traditionally an important export corridor. Cocoa, Timber and Flour were handled on the Eastern Line through Tema Port, with the Central and Western lines handling these goods for Takoradi Port. Other Commodities conveyed on the network include Cement, Flour and Petroleum products. Freight services are basically the hub and the pivotal link of GRCL which accounts for most of the profits by the company. Currently GRCL is a major carrier of the country’s manganese at Nsuta hauling thousands of tonnes in a day.
PARCEL CARRIAGE:
GRCL, as far as its core services are concerned, also deal in parcel carriage. The company through its trains carry parcels of all weight and quantities across the length and breadth of the country. Aside carrying parcels of the general public, it also serves as the link of communication between its workers by sending parcels, letters and other smaller goods to its members across areas connected by rail.
For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.10 Railway Companies Contact List.
Ghana - 2.5 Waterways Assessment
Waterways Assessment
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Company Information
The Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC), incorporated in 1970, operates river transportation for passengers, bulk haulage of petroleum products and significant quantities of cement and cross-lake ferry services along the Volta Lake. As part of VLTC’s re-evaluation of strategies to attract funding to improve its operations, it plans to overhaul its aged and faulty vessels to improve efficiency and subsequently reduce the turn-around time for its services and operations. It has also considered acquiring or leasing additional barges to increase its capacity and fleet to enable it attracts a larger client base.
The VLTC also plans to engage the Government of Ghana in exploring the synergies and commercial benefits of the intended Tema-Akosombo railway line and the Eastern Corridor Multi-Modal Transport Project (ECMMTP). This is to attract new markets and business opportunities that will increase productivity in port and transit services.
VLTC was established with the following objectives:
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To operate as public carriers of all forms of water-borne transport including hovercraft, for persons and/or freight on the Volta Lake.
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To act as ship owners, charterers, warehousemen, storekeepers, bailees, wharfingers, lighter men, and stevedores.
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To operate such other forms of transport including rail and road transport as may be necessary for or ancillary to the business of the company.
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To do such other things or act as may be necessary for carrying out the business of the company.
The operations of the Company fall under two main areas:
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North/South Operations
North/South operations link the two in-land ports of Akosombo (South) and Buipe (North). The North/South operations involve the transportation of both liquid, solid cargo and passengers.
Prospects for Wet/Liquid Cargo Operations:
Currently with one pusher tug, the ‘MV Buipe with two VLTC petroleum barges and two BOST petroleum barges with total storage capacity of 3200 m3, the company has the capacity of transporting 90,310 m3 (76,800 tonnes) from Akosombo to Buipe, annually if the product were to be available.
Prospects for Dry Cargo Operations:
With one pusher tug and three barges which are in good condition supported by appropriate forklift trucks, VLTC has the capacity to transport 2,250 tonnes per week, or approximately 80,000 metric tons of solid cargo annually on the Akosombo to Buipe trip. This can in theory be doubled per year if cargo can be obtained for the Buipe to Akosombo leg. Reviews of previous performance records once again show that the company hardly achieves even 30% of this potential annually due to unavailability of cargo.
Cement now constitutes almost exclusively the solid cargo transported by the company. Previously, significant quantities of fertilizer and cotton were transported on the northward and southward trips respectively. Due to the decline in cotton farming in the north, this business has been lost entirely. Most of the shea-nut business has been lost to transporters from Burkina Faso on their trips to the Tema Port.
Ferry Crossing Services
VLTC operates cross ferry services at five (5) areas namely: Adawso (Eastern Region), Yeji (Brono- East Region), Kete-Krachi (Oti Region), Agordeke (Eastern Region) and Dambai (Oti Region).
Prospects for Ferry Operations:
The ferry services are mainly regarded as the social responsibility by the Government of Ghana towards communities displaced and cut off from existing road connections after the construction of the Volta Dam and the subsequent creation of the lake. Tariffs charged for the services have therefore never been able to cover direct operational as well as depreciation costs since tariffs set in recent times have been reduced after insistence from the local authorities.
The company operates five (5) ferry crafts - "MV Millennium Challenge" at Adawso, "MV Nana Mprah Besemuna" at Yeji, "MV Senchi" at Dambai, "MV Damen Ferry" at Agordeke and "MV Freedom and Justice" at Kete-Krachi. There is also one ferry that is currently at the Akosombo Port waiting to be refurbished – “MV Ndewura Jakpa” as well as "MV Akrade" currently docked at Yeji.
It is a well acknowledged fact that water provides the most cost-effective mode for the transport of goods through the economy of scale it offers compared to other modes of transport. VLTC’s operations on the Volta Lake are therefore more competitively priced compared to road transport which dominates the transport of goods and services.
The company's price competitiveness is particularly evident in the haulage of bulk cargo fuel and cement from Akosombo to Buipe, at 415 kilometres distance. The freight paid to VLTC for the haulage of fuel to Buipe is normally set and approved by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) at 60 % of the rates approved for Bulk Road vehicles (BRV) and currently stands at 0.172470418Gp per litre of product for the trip. Given that the company can transport a minimum of 1.5 million litres weekly with its two (2) fuel barges, VLTC's fuel operations could potentially lead to more than GHS258,705 per week provided the vessels are in good condition. Each trip undertaken by VLTC also implies the withdrawal of the equivalent of 50 BRV’s from the country’s roads, leading to less damage to roads and fewer road accidents.
With respect to the haulage of cement, VLTC currently charges GH¢48.40 per tonne for the trip of 415 km. This compares favourably with what is paid by GHACEM to road transporters for transporting cement at 721 km distance. In addition, each trip undertaken by VLTC again implies the non-use of the equivalent of 50 articulated road trucks on our roads.
To improve the company's efficiency in the transportation of cement on the North/South route, efforts must be made to obtain cargo for the return trip, i.e., Buipe to Akosombo, without increasing the overall return trip time. Previous efforts in this direction have been largely unsuccessful due to the erratic delivery of the return cargo at Buipe, and its uncoordinated evacuation from Akosombo by customers. This situation often led to overall loss in revenue to the company. To redress this problem, scheduled and well-coordinated deliveries at Buipe, and prompt evacuation from Akosombo, are required.
In 2021, the company carried the average of 647,000 passengers and 57,000 cars per year, on all its ferries. link
Ghana - 2.6 Storage Assessment
Storage facilities are available in the country with enough capacity to satisfy the current needs. The main constraint can take place during the harvest season especially in the north of the country. Reliable facilities are easy to locate in the different regions.
For information on storage company contacts, please see the following link: 4.6 Ghana Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Commercial Storage
There are many storage facilities including bonded warehouses in the vicinity of the Ports of Tema and Takoradi. The main Clearing and forwarding agents operate large storage facilities which are well equipped with logistics services. In the northern part of the country, there are some commercial warehouses but are relatively small and not designed for large scale warehousing and their availability is affected during the harvest season of maize and rice.
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
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Tema |
Bolloré Africa (Bonded) |
Yes |
2,500 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Tema |
Bolloré Africa |
Yes |
5 x 1,500 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Kumasi |
Enepa Ventures Limited |
Yes |
1,680 m² / 11,760 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Kumasi |
Enepa Ventures Limited |
Yes |
1,600 m² / 11,200 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Kumasi |
Enepa Ventures Limited |
Yes |
1,600 m² / 11,200 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Kumasi |
Enepa Ventures Limited |
Yes |
1,258 m² / 8,806 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Kumasi |
Enepa Ventures Limited |
Yes |
992 m² / 6,944 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Takoradi |
Stella Logistics |
N/A |
7,800 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Major humanitarian organizations store their own items; however, more organizations are opting to deliver their humanitarian goods directly from the port of entry to their implementing partners. This option reduces the need for a central warehouse. The presence of UNHRD in the country is also considered as a temporarily storage option for some organizations. The national Red Cross has little storage capacity in the country; a new storage facility in Accra of 120 m² is under finalization.
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
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Accra |
UNHRD |
Yes |
3,600 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Accra |
UNHRD |
Yes |
5,000 m² |
Open Storage |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Accra |
UNHRD |
Yes |
1,100 m² |
Temperature-controlled space |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Accra |
Ghana Red Cross |
Yes |
120 m² / 480 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Takoradi |
UNHCR |
Yes (if space available) |
102 m² / 910 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Takoradi |
UNHCR |
Yes (if space available) |
92 m² / 818 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Accra |
UNHCR |
Yes (if space available) |
1,000 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Accra |
UNHCR |
Yes (if space available) |
200 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Sunyani |
NCS |
Yes |
80 m² / 320 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Sunyani |
NCS |
Yes |
72 m² / 100 m³ |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Tamale |
WFP |
Yes |
1,200 mt |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Public Sector Storage
NADMO has storage facilities in all districts with different capacities. Ministries of Agriculture & Education have different warehouses in the country that could be used in case of emergency.
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
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Kumasi |
NADMO |
Yes |
2 x (100 m² / 200 m³) |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Kumasi |
NADMO |
Yes |
2 x (120 m² / 360 m³) |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Sunyani |
NADMO |
Yes |
2 x (180 m² / 160 m³) |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Tamale |
GES |
Yes |
3,000 mt |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Tamale |
NADMO |
Yes |
224.48 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Tamale |
Public Works |
Yes |
224 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Bolgatanga |
MOFA |
Yes |
3,000 mt |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Bolgatanga |
MOFA |
Yes |
4,000 mt |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Bolgatanga |
MOFA |
Yes |
600 mt |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Wa |
NADMO |
Yes |
280 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Wa |
NADMO |
Yes |
225 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
Takoradi |
Regional Medical Store |
Yes |
1,224 m² |
Concrete |
Flat |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Cold Chain
UNHRD has a good cold chain capacity in the country, also EPI has cold chain storage capacities in all districts and regions (1 cold room positive of 40 m³ in each region), freezers of 145 litres and refrigerators of 108 litres. There aren’t any solar fridges at EPI centres.
Location |
Organisation / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Quantiy |
Total Capacity |
Condition |
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Accra |
UNHRD |
Cold Room Positive |
Compression |
1 |
40 m² |
Appears intact |
Tamale |
EPI |
Cold Room Positive |
Compression |
2 |
40 m³ |
Appears intact |
Tamale |
EPI |
Cold Chain Negative |
Compression |
1 |
20 m³ |
Appears intact |
Wa |
EPI |
Cold Chain Positive |
Compression |
1 |
53.2 m² |
Appears intact |
Wa |
EPI |
Cold Chain Negative |
Compression |
1 |
15.8 m² |
Appears intact |
Takoradi |
EPI |
Cold Chain Positive |
Compression |
1 |
24 m³ |
|
Ghana - 2.7 Milling Assessment
Milling Assessment
There are four major wheat milling companies in Ghana, 3 located in Tema (GAFCO, Irani Brothers & Golden Spoons Ltd) and one (Takoradi Milling Ltd) in Takoradi. Premium Foods Limited – the object of the assessment - is specialized only in Corn milling as the corn is the main staple in Ghana.
Milling Company
Premium Foods Limited
Premium Foods Limited is the only corn milling facility operating in Kumasi and is considered amongst the biggest in West Africa region.
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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Premium Foods Limited Kwaso Factory, Ejisu - Bekwai Rd. Jachie-Pramso, Bosomtwe District Ashanti Region of Ghana |
Name: Tom Gambrah Title: Managing Director Email: tgambrah@premiumfoodsgh.com Email: info@premiumfoodgh.com Mr Ralph Adotei Brown Title : Factory Manager Email: rabrown@premiumfoodsgh.com
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Tel: +233596994553 Tel: +233277762413 Mobile: +233277549800
Mobile: +233558183629
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Summary of Role and Services: Premium Foods Limited (PFL) is a limited liability food processing company established in 1999 with two factories at Jachie and Kwaso have a combined operating capacity of 133,440 metric tons annually to blend maize, soya and millet (96,000 metric tons at Kwaso) and (37,440 metric tons at Jachie) one of the few with such capabilities in the West African Sub region. |
Facilities |
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Parking area inside compound m² |
Yes (200square meters) |
||
Drainage (Good / Fair / Poor / Non Existent) |
Yes |
||
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
||
Number of Ventilators |
1 |
Screened |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
1,000 |
||
Backup Generator (Yes / No / KVA) |
Yes |
1,650 |
KVA |
Milling Equipment |
|||
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Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg. |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
South Africa |
2016 |
2018 |
Very Good |
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration (hours / week) |
8 hours / weeks |
Type of maintenance |
Preventive maintenance |
Duration (hours / week) |
2 weeks / Year |
Type of maintenance |
Major Maintenance (Overhaul or retrofit) with closure of the milling during that period. |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Yes/No |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
6 |
Yes |
Good |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
Yes |
Good |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
Good |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
Good |
Staffing |
|
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Number of full time skilled workers |
89 |
Number of full time labourers |
150 |
Weighbridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number |
None |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within Compound |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Within Compound |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Weighbridge under consideration now (100MT, Length 18m ground level)
Building |
|||
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|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
Building – Wheat Mill |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Building – Maize Mill |
160 |
70 |
20 |
Walls |
Fenced with wire mesh |
||
Roof |
Concrete roof top |
||
Floor |
Epoxy on production floors and concrete on the compound |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in walls or roof (Yes / No) |
No |
No |
Signs of rodent activity (Yes / No) |
No |
No |
Signs of birds’ entry (Yes / No) |
Yes |
No |
Damaged gutters/drains (Yes / No) |
No |
No |
Signs of moisture (Yes / No) |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation (Yes / No) |
Yes |
No |
Cleanliness (Good / Poor) |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Every (6 – 8) weeks for the mills Every 10 - 12 weeks for the products in silos |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
Every Week |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
No |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Security |
|
---|---|
Security (Good / Poor) |
Good |
Compound (Fenced / Not Fenced) |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
There is a CCTV system in the production area and compound. In place a log book to register every visitor and worker and badges. |
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from main town (km) |
22 Km |
||
Travel time if not located in town (hours) |
45 minutes |
||
Road condition to Mill |
Fair |
||
Road limitation (if any) Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage |
5m high when in town and axle load for 20ft container is 25 MT whilst 40ft containers is 27.6 MT |
||
Rail connections (Yes / No) |
No |
||
On the railway from |
n/a |
to |
n/a |
|
Milling Capacity (MT) |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
No |
No |
Maize |
100 |
3,000 |
Storage Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Storage in Metric Tonnes |
Grains – Covered (MT) |
Finished Products – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
16,000 MT |
2,300 MT |
Outside the Compound |
5,000 MT |
0 |
Capacity to Blend |
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|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
---|
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
---|
|
Additional Notes |
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|
The only milling company in Sunyani.
Milling Company Yedent Agro Food Processing
A local company with a mix of imported and locally manufactured milling equipment. The milling company concerns cereal legume blends and extruded products.
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
---|---|---|
Yedent Agro Food Processing Plot No. 27 Abesim Kyidom Industrial Area, Sunyani |
Name: Samuel Ntim Title: CEO Email: ntimadu@yahoo.co.uk Email:info@yedentghana.com Web: www.yedentghana.com Name: Divine R. Amenya Title: General Manager Email: amenyadivine@gmail.com
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Tel: +233208166021 +233243212389 Mobile: +233208166021
Mobile: +233244932979 |
Summary of Role and Services: Maize grit processing for the brewery and poultry industry. |
Facilities |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Parking area inside compound m² |
Available |
||
Drainage (Good / Fair / Poor / Non-Existent) |
Good |
||
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
||
Number of Ventilators |
7 |
Screened |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
n/a |
||
Backup Generator (Yes / No / KVA) |
Yes |
|
500 KVA |
Milling Equipment |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
Imported and locally manufactured (7) |
2002 and plus |
2002 and plus |
Good |
|
|
|
|
Maintenance |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Duration (hours / week) |
3 hours’ weekly |
Type of maintenance |
Regular |
Duration (hours / month) |
8 hours’ monthly |
Type of maintenance |
Monthly |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Yes/No |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
A lab available at site |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
2 |
Yes |
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
20 |
Yes |
Magnets |
Staffing |
|
---|---|
Number of full time skilled workers |
86 |
Number of full time labourers |
30 |
Weighbridge |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Number 1 |
No |
Capacity (mt) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within Compound |
120 |
18 |
LEOIN |
|
Within Compound |
|
|
|
Building |
|||
---|---|---|---|
|
Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
Building – Wheat Mill |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Building – Maize Mill |
60 |
42 |
15 |
Walls |
|
||
Roof |
|
||
Floor |
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
---|---|---|
|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in walls or roof (Yes / No) |
No |
n/a |
Signs of rodent activity (Yes / No) |
No |
n/a |
Signs of birds’ entry (Yes / No) |
No |
n/a |
Damaged gutters/drains (Yes / No) |
No |
n/a |
Signs of moisture (Yes / No) |
No |
n/a |
Adjacent Vegetation (Yes / No) |
No |
n/a |
Cleanliness (Good / Poor) |
Good |
n/a |
Pest Control |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
quarterly |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
quarterly |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
quarterly |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
daily |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
No |
Security |
|
---|---|
Security (Good / Poor) |
Good |
Compound (Fenced / Not Fenced) |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
|
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from main town (km) |
2 Km |
||
Travel time if not located in town (hours) |
15 minutes |
||
Road condition to Mill |
Fair |
||
Road limitation (if any) Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage |
None |
||
Rail connections (Yes / No) |
No |
||
On the railway from |
n/a |
to |
n/a |
|
Milling Capacity (Mt) |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (mt) |
Monthly Activity (mt) |
Wheat |
n/a |
n/a |
Maize |
22 mt |
484 mt |
Storage Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Storage in Metric Tonnes |
Grains – Covered (mt) |
Finished product – Covered (mt) |
Within the Compound |
3800 mt |
120 mt |
Outside the Compound |
1000 mt |
n/a |
Capacity to Blend |
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|
Loading & Discharge Rates |
---|
|
Transport Capacity at Mill |
---|
|
Additional Notes |
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Ghana - 3 Logistics Services
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Overview:
Ghana is a country of 31 million people with a fast-growing, young, globally and digitally connected population. Beyond its traditional industries of agriculture, mining - and more recently, oil and gas production – Ghana’s digital, financial services, construction, education, and franchising sectors are growing fast.
Ghana’s developing healthcare system, tourism sector, roads, rail, shipping, and port infrastructure offer opportunities for U.S. companies. Ghana’s Atlantic ports and daily direct flights from the United States make it an excellent platform for doing business in Africa. As the host to the new African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Ghana is at the heart of Africa’s transformative regional integration.
There are several business hotels in Accra. Restaurants offering Ghanaian cuisine as well as food from around the world are plentiful. Taxis are available at the airport and other ridesharing services (Uber, Bolt, Yango) are well established in the market. Money can be exchanged for Ghanaian Cedis at Kotoka International Airport or at hotels and at some banks. ATMs accepting international bank cards are plentiful in Ghana’s city centres. Kumasi offers a few hotels that meet international business standards; other locations offer several budgets to mid-priced hotels.
Ghana enjoys a vibrant media, with more than 350 radio stations, 120 television operators, and 250 newspaper and magazine publications. Many media outlets have a website and social media presence.
Economy
Although Ghana’s economy expanded at an average of seven percent per year from 2017 to 2019, growth slowed to 0.5 percent in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. While growth increased to 5.4 percent in 2021, high government debt and the failure to adequately pursue fiscal consolidation of government finances closed international capital markets to Ghana. Combined with global dynamics, this fuelled a steep currency depreciation and inflation that reached over 50 percent in 2022. In response to the economic crisis, the government concluded a staff level agreement with the IMF for a $3 billion, 3-year Extended Credit Facility, which was approved by the IMF board in May 2023. With its debt levels determined to be unsustainable, the Government of Ghana announced a standstill on external debt payments in December and embarked on a domestic debt exchange to restructure outstanding domestic bonds. Given the current economic climate, growth in 2023 is expected to slow to 1.5 percent from 3.2 percent in 2022, according to the IMF.
The main sub-sectors that expanded in 2022 (year-on-year) were Gold Mining (32%); Information & Communication (20%); Education (10%); Health & Social Works (9%); Fishing (9%); Public Administration & Defense, Social Security (6%); Financial and Insurance Activities (6%); Livestock (6%); and Transport and Storage (5%). The economy remains highly dependent on the export of primary commodities such as gold, cocoa, and oil, and is vulnerable to slowdowns in the global economy and commodity price shocks. Other challenges to Ghana’s economy include access to foreign capital at an affordable rate, low internally generated government revenue, and inefficient state-owned enterprises. Private consumption (69.6% of GDP in 2021) has been dampened by the current economic dynamics.
The domestic currency, the cedi, depreciated by 30 percent against the U.S. dollar in 2022. Interest rates in Ghana continue to be high mainly because of the monetary policy of the Central Bank, including its attempts to curb inflation, as well as borrowers’ high default rate. The monetary policy rate, which serves as the basis for most commercial banks determining their interest rate, is at 29.5 percent as of May 2023.
The top countries supplying Ghana’s merchandise imports in 2022 (the last year in which full international data is available) included: China (18%, a decline from 23% in 2021); Togo (11%, likely reflecting a new pattern of transhipment to Ghana from Togo’s port of Lomé); the United States (8%); India (6%); the Netherlands (6%), Belgium (5%); the United Kingdom (3%).
Ghana’s exports also included cocoa bean, paste and butter, apparel, rubber, and cassava. Ghana’s top global exports include cocoa, gold, and oil. Ghana’s top global export markets include Switzerland (27%), India (15%), South Africa (12%), United States (6%), Germany (6%), China (5%) and Burkina Faso 4%).
Further, Ghana’s services imports and exports have grown exponentially in recent years. Ghana’s growth in imports of services has been one of the fastest in Sub Saharan Africa. Ghana imported $12 billion in all types of services from the world in 2020 and exported approximately $9 billion in the same year. This growth is led by imports of business services, a category that includes computer and related services, as well as architectural/engineering, legal, accountancy and advertising services. Inward travel/tourism as well as freight services are other growth areas.
These have given Ghana one of the highest GDPs per capita in Africa.
Trade: https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/
https://oec.world/en/profile/country/gha
Workforce: https://data.un.org/CountryProfile.aspx
Consumer Price Index of Country: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FP.CPI.TOTL
Inflation Rates: http://www.tradingeconomics.com/country-list/inflation-rate
http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/FP.WPI.TOTL
Ghana - 3.1 Fuel
Fuel
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) was incorporated in December 1993 as a private limited liability company under the Companies Act,1963 (Act 179) with the Government of Ghana as the sole shareholder. BOST has the mandate:
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To develop a network of storage tanks, pipelines and other bulk transportation infrastructure throughout the country.
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To rent or lease out part of the storage facilities to enable it to generate income.
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To keep Strategic Reserve Stocks for Ghana.
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To own, manage and develop a national network of oil pipelines and storage depots.
To manage the “Zonalization” policy of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and to develop the Natural Gas Infrastructure throughout the country.
In this regard, BOST is responsible for building strategic reserve stocks to meet a minimum of six (6) weeks of national consumption in the short and medium term and to increase stock level to twelve (12) weeks in the long term.
To adequately fulfil its mandate, BOST has developed a network of storage and pipeline infrastructure throughout the country. The Company currently has six (6) Depots nationwide. These are in the Accra Plains, Mami Water, Akosombo, Kumasi, Buipe and Bolgatanga. Pipelines link the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to the Accra Plains Depot which in turn is linked to the Mami Water Depot and ends at the Akosombo Depot.
Another pipeline links the Buipe Depot to the Bolgatanga Depot. For petroleum products to reach the northern parts of the country, it is conveyed by pipeline from the Tema Oil Refinery through the Accra Plains Depot and Mami Water to Akosombo where it is loaded onto River Barges to Buipe. It is then conveyed to Bolgatanga by 261km- 8-inch pipeline.
The Depot in Kumasi receives products by Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs) from the Accra Plains Depot. BOST has built four barges to convey petroleum products from Akosombo to Buipe for onward transmission to Bolgatanga. However, the Bolgatanga Depot was recently recommissioned after several years of inactivity thus making it necessary for Buipe to feed Bolgatanga by pipeline.
BOST also has an 8-inch multi-product pipeline linking the Trafigura Conventional Check Buoy Mooring to the Accra Plains Depot. The Company currently has a total storage capacity of 310,000 mt, 415,000 m3 cubic meters distributed across the country as follows:
DEPOT |
LOCATION |
CAPACITY (CUBIC METRES) |
---|---|---|
ACCRA PLAINS |
GREATER-ACCRA |
215,000 |
KUMASI |
ASHANTI REGION |
87,000 |
BUIPE |
NORTHERN REGION |
50,000 |
BOLGA |
UPPER EAST |
46,500 |
AKOSOMBO |
EASTERN REGION |
12,000 |
MAMI WATER |
VOLTA REGION |
17,000 |
The fuel retail market in Ghana is massively diverse. There are 112 different brands operating in the market — and 232 new sites currently under construction are soon to be brought into the mix.
Kalibrate’s latest market study of all fuel retail outlets in Ghana has revealed that of the 112 brands, only five have more than 2% outlet share. With no particular brands dominating in the region, there is a huge opportunity for a brand with the right strategy to become a leader in the market.
With 232 new sites under construction across the country, other brands are expanding their networks. Competitors are growing. 85% of Ghana’s 3,499 gas stations are located in the south of the country.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Fuel Pricing
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) was established by an act of Parliament (NPA Act 2005, ACT 691) to regulate the petroleum downstream industry in Ghana. As a Regulator, the Authority ensures that the industry remains efficient, profitable, fair and ensures that consumers receive value for money. It currently boasts of over 5,000 service providers and an annual sale of about US$ 3.92 billion, according to 2020 estimates, which is about 6% of the country’s GDP.
Since the establishment of the NPA in 2005, the Authority has supervised the acceleration of the petroleum downstream deregulation process, by facilitating the removal of restrictions. In June 2015 the Authority successfully implemented the price liberalization, which involved full decontrol of prices of petroleum products from the Government. Private importers, distributors and retailers are empowered to set ex-refinery and ex-pump prices with no intervention from the Government.
Fuel Prices as of: 28.02.2024 (local currency and US$) |
|
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Petrol (per litre) |
12.99 GHS / 1.036 US$ |
Diesel (per litre) |
13.99 GHS / 1.116 US$ |
Kerosene (per litre) |
1.18 GHS / 0.094 US$ |
Jet A1 (per litre) |
6.353 Cedis / 0.50 US$ |
Seasonal Variations
There are no seasonal variations affecting the availability of fuel in the country.
Seasonal Variations |
|
---|---|
Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Is there a rationing system? (Yes / No) |
No |
Is fuel to lower income/vulnerable groups subsidized? (Yes / No) |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to contract directly a reputable supplier/distributor to provide its fuel needs? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
There are no constraints regarding the transportation of fuel. The current capacity can meet the local needs as well as any increases in demand from the humanitarian community.
Standards, Quality and Testing
The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for the quality of refined petroleum products. It was established to monitor the quality of products along the supply chain. The QAD has put in place measures to ensure that all petroleum products supplied in the country meet the National Standards/Specifications on quality.
A central laboratory has been set up to facilitate the testing of all petroleum products meant for the local market to ensure their good quality. The laboratory, located on the premises of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) at Okponglo in Accra, ensures that all petroleum products to be sold locally are of good and acceptable quality to promote safety. The set-up is a collaboration between the GSA and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in support of the implementation of the petroleum products marketing scheme instituted in 2014.
Industry Control Measures |
|
---|---|
Tanks with adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel. (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Filters in the system, monitors where fuel is loaded into aircraft. (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Presence of suitable firefighting equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
|
Is there a national or regional standards authority? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Testing Laboratories |
|
Are there national testing laboratories? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory – Ghana Standards Authority |
|
Name |
Ghana Standards Authority, Petroleum Laboratory Email: info@gsa,gov.gh / nep@gsa.gov.gh |
Address |
P.O. Box MB 245 Accra - Ghana |
Telephone and Fax |
|
Contact |
Pr. Alex Dodoo, Director General |
Standards Used |
|
GS 140 2013 [Specification for Petrol (Gasoline)] GS 141 2013 [Specification for Diesel (Gasoil)] GS 142 2009 [Specification for Kerosene] |
Ghana - 3.2 Transporters
Transporters
Road transport is the predominant mode of transport in Ghana, accounting for 94% of freight and 97% of passenger traffic movements. The public transportation is dominated by the private sector, which is competitive with no restriction to entry. Majority of operators are grouped into unions, the biggest being the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). Several rural areas are solely dependent on privately-owned and privately run transportation.
A significant proportion of private individual operators, with fleet sizes between four and ten characterise the freight sector. These firms lack proper administrative and management structures and have little or no records on their operations. Most of the operators in this category are unable to purchase new vehicles, so their fleet composition is weighted towards older models. These operators depend on the services of private wayside garages. The other category of operators is the well-established freight companies. There are local owned firms, joint local/foreign owned companies, and foreign owned companies. All these operators run their companies along proper business lines and keep good records on their operations. Some of these operators, especially the international freight companies.
Besides GPRTU, there is Ghana Haulage Truck Drivers Association [GHTDA] which started operations in September 1993. GHTDA is aimed primarily at protecting drivers legally, improve driver working conditions and their relationship with the vehicle owners. GHTDA has local and regional branches across the country. The Association does not have its own trucks but operates trucks owned by its members.
One of the main challenges for the trucking industry is Ghana’s strict adherence to a 60-tons limit for transit cargo is pushing haulage companies into neighbouring countries like Benin, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire, where they can load up to 68 tonnes. The situation has arisen out of the lack of a uniform load limit for truckers in the ECOWAS sub-region.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List.
Ghana - 3.3 Manual Labor Costs
The Labour Act 651 of 2003 regulates employment and labour issues in Ghana. This Act consolidates all laws relating to labour, employers, trade unions and industrial relations. In the Labour Act 651, every worker is entitled to be paid his or her remuneration for public holidays. When a worker in an undertaking works after the hours of work fixed by the rules of that undertaking, the additional hours done shall be regarded as overtime work. Notwithstanding, a worker may be required to work beyond the fixed hours of work without additional pay in certain exceptional circumstances including accident threatening human lives or the very existence of the undertaking. In any undertaking every worker is entitled to not less than fifteen working days leave with full pay in any calendar year of continuous service. Monthly minimum wage figures are calculated as daily minimum wage × 27 days. The minimum wage per day is 7 GH Cedi (US $1.87).
Type of Labour |
Local Currency |
USD |
Year / Month USD |
Daily general worker (semi-skilled) |
20 Cedis |
5.18 |
1,678 / 139 |
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Daily general worker (unskilled casual worker) |
15 Cedis |
3.89 |
1,260 / 105 |
Skilled labour |
30 Cedis |
7.77 |
2,517 / 209 |
Ghana - 3.4 Telecommunications
Telecommunications
Telecommunication often refers to the transmission of signals over distances for the purposes of communication. The telecommunication services industry in Ghana is built around the main telecommunication service providers who provide the market with communication services in the form of data and voice. All services in the industry are highly dependent and driven by technology, hence it is prone to constant changes in line with technological advancements.
The telecoms sector accounted for about 18.4% of Ghana’s GDP as at third quarter of 2022 compared to 22.8% same period in 2021. As at end 2021 sector witnessed a growth of 4.6%.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has licensed:
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Four service providers to provide mobile telecoms services in Ghana:, MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo and Glo.
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Three fixed network operators (MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo)
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Five (5) Broadband Wireless Access operators, namely BLU Telecommunications,
Broadband Home (BBH), Busy Internet, Surfline and Telesol.
Note: This report will focus mainly on Surfline and Telesol due to non-submission of data from BBH, Busy and BLU Telecommunications.
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One hundred sixty-two (162) Television stations (operational 123),
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Seven hundred fourteen (714) Radio stations (operational 517).
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Four Internet providers, MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo and Surfline.
The Mobile service providers ,are namely AirtelTigo, Glo, MTN and Vodafone. This report focusses mainly on MTN, Vodafone and AirtelTigo due to non-submission of data from Glo. This section provides details on the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Ghana by looking at the Mobile Voice Subscriptions.
According to market data published by the National Communications Authority (NCA), the country had 40.31million mobile subscriptions at the end of 2022. The mobile voice subscription penetration rate for same period was 127.11% from 129.14 in September 2022. Mobile voice subscription has since dropped to 38.41 million as at March 2023 as a result of the SIM reregistration.
Here below the major mobile operators in Ghana, their services, market share, and the regulatory environment: source
# |
Name |
Mobile users |
---|---|---|
1 |
MTN |
25.62 mln (66.72 %) |
2 |
Vodafone |
7.08 mln (18.43 %) |
3 |
AirtelTigo |
5.7 mln (14.85%) |
MTN Ghana:
First mobile carrier in Ghana with over 25.62 million users. Ownership: MTN Ghana is a subsidiary of the MTN Group, a South African multinational telecommunications company. MTN is one of the largest mobile operators in Ghana.
Services: MTN Ghana offers a comprehensive range of mobile services, including voice, data, and high-speed 4G and 5G data services. They also provide mobile money services under the brand name "MTN Mobile Money."
Vodafone Ghana:
Second mobile carrier in Ghana with 7.08 million users. Ownership: Vodafone Ghana is part of the Vodafone Group, a global telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Services: Vodafone Ghana provides mobile voice and data services, as well as broadband internet and fixed-line services. They also offer mobile money services through "Vodafone Cash."
AirtelTigo:
Third mobile carrier in Ghana, with 5.7 million users. Ownership: AirtelTigo is the result of a merger between Bharti Airtel (a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, an Indian multinational telecommunications company) and Millicom International Cellular. It's one of the prominent mobile operators in Ghana.
Services: AirtelTigo provides mobile voice and data services, as well as mobile money services under "AirtelTigo Money." They have been investing in expanding their network infrastructure.
Other Operators and MVNOs:
In addition to the major operators, Ghana has several smaller operators and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that cater to specific customer segments or offer niche services. These operators often rely on agreements with the major mobile operators for network access.
Fixed Network
This section analyses the fixed telephone industry in Ghana. Three (3) operators namely Vodafone, AirtelTigo and MTN have been licensed by the NCA to provide this service.
Fixed Voice Subscriptions and Penetration Rate
Total number of fixed line subscriptions increased from 330,016 in Q4 2022 to 333,057 at the end of Q1 2023. This shows a penetration rate of 1.04% and a 0.92% growth rate. Year-on-year subscription increased from 320,460 in Q1 2022 to 333,057 at the end of Q1 2023, representing a growth rate of 3.93%.
BWA Subscriptions and Penetration Rate
BWA subscriptions decreased from 38,078 in Q4 2022 to 37,785 in Q1 2023, representing a decline in growth by 0.76%. Year-on-year subscriptions also declined by 22.73%, which was from 48,901 in Q1 2022 to 37,785 at the end Q1 2023. Penetration rate for broadband wireless access was 0.12% at the end of Q1 2023.
Subscriptions per Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) Operator
Surfline recorded 35,797 subscriptions at the end of the quarter under review representing 94.74% of the market share, as against 35,796 in the previous quarter. Telesol ended this quarter with a subscription of 1,988 and a market share of 5.26%.
Authorised Frequency Modulation (FM) Radio Station
The total number of authorised FM stations in Ghana as at the end of Q1 2023 was 714. The total number of FM stations in operation was 517 in the quarter under review. The Ashanti Region had the highest number of FM stations (105), representing 14.71% of the total number of authorised FM stations in the country. The Northeast Region had the least number of authorised FM Stations (12), representing 1.68% of the total authorised FM Stations in the country.
Authorised Television Stations
The total number of authorised TV stations in Ghana at the end of the first quarter of 2023 was 162 out of which 123 were operational during the quarter under review, representing 75.93% of the total number of authorised TV stations in the country.
The NCA sets regulations and policies to ensure fair competition, consumer protection, and the development of the telecommunications infrastructure. Ghana has a history of promoting competition and innovation in the sector.
The competitive landscape among these operators has driven investments in expanding network coverage, improving service quality, and offering innovative services. Ghana's telecommunications sector has seen growth in mobile data services, and operators have been working to meet the growing connectivity needs of the population. The presence of multiple operators provides consumers with choices and options for mobile communication, which has led to better services and pricing. Ghana's telecommunications sector continues to develop and evolve, reflecting the country's growing digital economy and connectivity needs.
Communications
Total subscriptions: 330,016 (2022 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 1 (2021 est.)
comparison ranking: total subscriptions 103
total subscriptions: 40,454,073 (2021 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 123 (2021 est.)
comparison ranking: total subscriptions 40
Telecommunication systems
General assessment: challenged by unreliable electricity and shortage of skilled labour, Ghana seeks to extend telecom services nationally; investment in fibre infrastructure and off-grid solutions provide data coverage to over 23 million people; launch of LTE has improved mobile data services, including m-commerce and banking; moderately competitive Internet market, most through mobile networks; international submarine cables, and terrestrial cables have improved Internet capacity; LTE services are widely available; the relatively high cost of 5G-compatible devices also inhibits most subscribers from migrating from 3G and LTE platforms (2022)
domestic: fixed-line data less than 1 per 100 subscriptions; mobile-cellular subscriptions 123 per 100 persons (2021)
international: country code - 233; landing points for the SAT-3/WASC, MainOne, ACE, WACS and GLO-1 fibre-optic submarine cables that provide connectivity to South and West Africa, and Europe; satellite earth stations - 4 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean); microwave radio relay link to Panaftel system connects Ghana to its neighbours; GhanaSat-1 nanosatellite launched in 2017 (2017)
state-owned TV station, 2 state-owned radio networks; several privately owned TV stations and many privately owned radio stations; transmissions of multiple international broadcasters are accessible; several cable and satellite TV subscription services are obtainable.
.gh
Total : 22.44 millions (2021 est.)
percent of population : 68% (2021 est.)
comparison ranking: total 39
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Total : 78,371 (2020 est.)
Subscriptions per 100 inhabitants : 0.3 (2020 est.)
comparison ranking: total 132
Data from CIA factbook
Ghana's telecommunications statistics indicated that as of 2023 there are 32,6 million cell-phone lines in operation. Competition among mobile-phone companies in Ghana is an important part of the telecommunications industry growth of Ghana, with companies obtaining more than 80 per 100 persons as mobile phone and fixed-line phone users.
In order to obtain a sim card, it’s imperative to register by submitting an official ID or passport to the mobile phone provider.
Telephone Services |
|
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
On average, number and length of downtime periods |
1 in 4 months but takes long to be restored |
Mobile phone providers (List) |
MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo |
Estimated availability and coverage. (Approximate percentage of national coverage) |
MTN has the widest coverage with 66.7% of the nation customer population. Followed by Vodafone and AirtelTigo |
Telecommunication Regulation
THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY ACT, 2008, is an Act to establish the National Communications Authority as the central body to license and regulate communications activities and services in the country and to provide for related purposes. All communications equipment imports require a clearance letter from the National Communications Authority. Securing a clearance letter prior to importation can help avoid delays at the port of entry.
Regulations |
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Regulations on usage or import of: |
Yes / No |
Regulating Authority |
Satellite |
Yes |
National Communication Authority |
HF Radio |
Yes |
National Communication Authority |
UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile |
Yes |
National Communication Authority |
UHF/VHF repeaters |
Yes |
National Communication Authority |
GPS |
No |
|
VSAT |
Yes |
National Communication Authority |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required Frequency Licenses Required Yes |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Security communications are managed by UNDSS. UN agencies have their individual VHF and HF frequencies; however, all agencies primary rest channel is UNDSS. Regarding VSAT, agencies have their individual VSAT.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
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Organisations |
UNDP |
WFP |
UNICEF |
UNHCR |
FAO |
WHO |
VHF frequencies |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
HF frequencies |
Yes |
Yes |
UNDSS |
UNDSS |
UNDSS |
UNDSS |
Repeaters (Locations) |
UNDSS |
|
UNDSS |
UNDSS |
UNDSS |
UNDSS |
VSAT |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Ghana - 3.5 Food and Additional Suppliers
Agricultural sector overview
The Ghanaian agriculture sector is largely subsistence-based and dominated by the crop subsector.
Strengths:
The agricultural sector is a major contributor to Ghana's overall gross domestic product. In 2021, the agriculture sector contributed about GHS 90b to the economy, representing 21% of the overall economic output.
The sector is a major source of livelihood for about 33% of the country’s active labor force and engages about 83% of rural households.
The median age in Ghana is 21 years with over 60% of the population within the ages of 15 and 64 years, indicating the availability of labour and a strong working force that drive development in the agriculture sector.
Supportive government initiatives aimed at transforming the agriculture sector in Ghana from predominantly subsistence farming to commercial farming.
Opportunities:
The agricultural land area covers approximately 13.6m hectares representing about 57% of the country’s total land area, out of which, a total of 6.8m hectares, representing about 50%, is under cultivation and 222,978 hectares is under irrigation. This is indicative of the availability of arable land for commercial farming.
Increased government focus to boost productivity in food to meet rising local demand and develop a viable local agroindustry.
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement will bring greater market access to neighbouring countries.
Weaknesses:
Smallholder farms make up majority of farms in Ghana with farms generally below 2 hectares in size. This does not augur well for medium/large scale farming.
Cropping systems and types of crops cultivated vary from one ecological zone to another due to the varied nature of the country’s climatic conditions.
Yields of staple and cash crops is relatively low. The World Development Indicators (WDI) reported the global average yield for cereals to be 4,070.7kg /hectare, while Ghana reported yield of 1,864.3kg /hectare.
Other weaknesses include the negative effect of climate change and variability, low soil fertility, the incidence of pests and diseases, inadequate extension services and financial support, low use of improved agricultural technologies, and unsustainable agricultural production practices.
Food crop production:
With production of 22m tonnes in 2020, Ghana is the fourth largest producer of cassava in the world. Cassava is a very important root crop in Ghana with an estimated land area of 1 million hectares being used for cassava production and about 70% of farmers in Ghana are into cassava production.
Ghana is the second largest producer of yam in the world behind Nigeria, having produced 8.5 million tonnes in 2020. The variety of yam produced in Ghana include pona, larebako, asana, dente, and muchumudu. The unique taste and quality of the pona variety is most preferred by consumers. Ghana also produces large quantities of plantain, maize, rice paddy, oil palm, oranges, pineapples, groundnuts, and coconuts.
Food crop importation
Ghana imports a large amount of rice paddy on an annual basis; 1.3 million tonnes of paddy rice was imported in 2020 as compared to 1 million tonnes produced locally. Aside paddy rice, a significant amount of internationally produced milled rice is imported to supplement local supply.
Aside rice, Ghana imports other cereals into the country. Imported cereals in 2020 include wheat (873,000 tonnes), soybeans (84,333 tonnes), shea nuts (49,963 tonnes), malt (22,312 tonnes). ► Fruits and vegetables imported into the country in 2020 include apples (11,160 tonnes), garlic (7,081 tonnes), and tomatoes (4,000 tonnes).
Warehousing
Lack of storage facilities in the past has contributed to significant postharvest losses in Ghana. Government has taken a plethora of initiatives to increase warehousing capacity in the country. In 2016, a public-private partnership funded the establishment of the Ghana Airport Cargo Centre at the Kotoka International Airport; the facility has a capacity of 10,000 m2.
In 2018, the erstwhile Ministry of Special Initiative in its Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) committed to constructing 50 prefabricated grain warehouses: each with a capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes. 42 out of these 50 warehouses were completed as of December 2020.
The Government of Ghana has also launched the “0ne District One Warehouse” intervention to increase storage capacity.
As of September 2021, 23 warehouses, each with a capacity of 1,000 metric tonnes, had been completed out of the target of 30 warehouses.
Licensed warehouses under Ghana Grains Council
Warehouse Capacity (mt)
1 Grains Leaders Limited 500 mt
2 Wienco (Ghana) Ltd 18,000 mt
3 Wienco (Ghana) Ltd 6,000 mt
4 Gunda Produce Company Ltd 500 mt
5 Savanna Farmers Marketing Company Ltd 1,000 mt
6 CDH Commodities Limited 4,600 mt
7 AGMSIG Resources (Shekinah ABC) 1,000 mt
8 BUSACA Agribusiness Company Ltd L 1,000 mt
9 Premium Foods Ltd 18,000 mt
10 Faranaya Agribusiness Company Ltd 1,000 mt
11 GT Accra Poultry Farmers Association 3,000 mt
Total 54,600 mt
Detailed information can be found here
Ghana possesses industrial minerals, hydrocarbons, and precious metals. It is an emerging designated digital economy with mixed economy hybridisation and an emerging market. It has an economic plan target known as the "Ghana Vision 2020". This plan envisions Ghana as the first African country to become a developed country between 2020 and 2029 and a newly industrialised country between 2030 and 2039. This excludes fellow Group of 24 member and Sub-Saharan African Country South Africa, which is a newly industrialised country.
OVERVIEW: In 2021, Ghana was the number 71 economy in the world in terms of GDP (current US$), the number 84 in total exports, the number 83 in total imports, the number 156 economy in terms of GDP per capita (current US$) and the number 118 most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).
EXPORTS: The top exports of Ghana are Gold ($5.29B), Crude Petroleum ($3.57B), Cocoa Beans ($1.51B), Cocoa Paste ($477M), and Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews ($477M), exporting mostly to Switzerland ($2.44B), United Arab Emirates ($1.73B), United States ($1.56B), India ($1.53B), and China ($1.27B).
IMPORTS: The top imports of Ghana are Refined Petroleum ($1B), Cars ($629M), Rice ($552M), Delivery Trucks ($474M), and Coated Flat-Rolled Iron ($422M), importing mostly from China ($8.1B), India ($1.1B), Netherlands ($1.04B), United States ($949M), and United Arab Emirates ($826M).
In 2021, Ghana was the world's biggest importer of Used Clothing ($214M)
2021
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY
TRADE: -1.27 RANK 118 OF 131
2021
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY
RESEARCH: 0.21 RANK 47 OF 140
2021
PRODUCT
EXPORTS $14.1B RANK 84 OF 226 | IMPORTS $20.2B RANK 83 OF 226
Ghana is considered a middle-income country and has a good supplied market. It is possible to procure on the local market which can meet demand and has the ability to scale up if required. Some specific heavy equipment or high-tech devices might not be available in the local market. The main markets are in the southern part of Ghana while the northern part is poorer with smaller markets. Recent data reveals a clear evidence of a weakening manufacturing sector as domestic markets are now flooded with imports at highly competitive prices.
The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the economy of Ghana. In addition to contributing 60% of formal and informal employment, the sector has contributed an average of 35% to GDP in the past five years. The agricultural sector is segmented into crops (cereals and starchy crops such as cassava, plantain, and yam), livestock, fisheries, forestry and cocoa. There are no large-scale processing facilities that use the main agricultural produce of the country apart from those that process cocoa. Supply chains for agribusinesses that rely on local agricultural produce such as maize, cassava and fruits are characterized by poor transportation infrastructure, poor storage systems and an absence of quality-assurance systems. The result is irregular deliveries, unreliable performance on supply contracts and a high cost of inputs.
Producers, Wholesalers, Retailers Contact list
Ghana - 3.6 Additional Services
Vehicle Rental
Vehicles for rent are available in the country. An organization can reasonably expect to meet their initial needs through renting.
Electricity and Power
The Volta River Authority (VRA) was established on April 26, 1961 with the mandate to generate, transmit and distribute electricity under the Volta River Development Act, Act 46 of the Republic of Ghana.
However, following the promulgation of a major amendment to the Act within the context of the Ghana Government Power Sector Reforms in 2005, the VRA's mandate has now been largely restricted to generation of electricity. This amendment has created an enabling environment to attract Independent Power Producers (IPPs) into the Ghana Energy market.
The amendment also hived-off the VRA's transmission function into a separate entity designated the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), while the distribution agency, the Northern Electricity Department (NED), established in April 1987, also evolved into the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), a wholly owned standalone subsidiary of the VRA.
The VRA has diversified its power generation portfolio to take advantage of available and sustainable sources of energy, mainly hydro, and natural gas and renewables. The Authority owns and operates a total installed electricity generation capacity of 2,532MW. The two main hydro plants, Akosombo and Kpong Generating Stations both located on the Volta River have 1,020MW and 160MW respectively. These are complemented by a 2.5MW Solar PV Plant at Navrongo in the Upper East Region, a 6.54MW Solar PV Plant at Lawra and a 13MW Solar PV Plant at Kaleo, both in the Upper West Region.
The VRA also owns several thermal plants located in Aboadze near Takoradi, and the Tema enclave. The Authority’s thermal facilities include the 330MW Takoradi Thermal (T1) Power Station, a 340MW Takoradi International Company Thermal (T2) Power Plant, which is a joint venture (JV) between VRA and TAQA from Abu Dhabi; a 110MW Tema Thermal 1 Power Plant (TT1PP) now designated Station 2, an 80MW Tema Thermal 2 Power Plant (TT2PP) designated as Station 3, a 220MW Kpone Thermal Power Station (KTPS) and a 250MW Ameri Power Plant which the Government of Ghana handed over to VRA in January 2022 to manage as part of its portfolio. The Ameri Plant will be relocated from Aboadze to Kumasi to improve electric power reliability in the middle and northern belts of the country.
As part of the Authority's expansion programme, VRA is exploring the re-powering of the 132MW T3 Plant at Takoradi and converting the existing 220MW Kpone Thermal Power Plant (KTPP) into a combined cycle power plant.
To diversify the Authority’s generation portfolio and assist in achieving the Government’s Renewable Energy (RE) Policy objective, VRA formulated a Renewable Energy (RE) Policy to develop and operate RE plants in an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner. The second phase of the programme was set from 2016 to 2020 with about 100MW of Solar PV and 200MW of Wind Energy.
Seeking to increase the Authority’s renewable footprint, a Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic and a Solar Car Park Installation with a capacity of 148kWp has been installed at the Head Office, Electro- Volta House. The installation is estimated to reduce electricity consumption by at least 23% while ensuring that some cost-saving is made on electricity use at the Head-office. Plans are underway to implement similar installations in the various VRA operational locations.
The VRA is currently working to develop about 150MW of Wind Power at identified sites in the southern parts of the country. Feasibility Studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Grid Impact studies have been concluded for the first 75MW Wind Power project at Anloga, Srogbe and Anyanui in the Volta Region, for the project to kick-off in 2022.
In order to ensure reliable plant operations and grid stability, the Government of Ghana and the Authority commenced processes in April 2021, to relocate the Ameri Power Plant from Aboadze to Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region.
As part of the Authority's expansion programme, VRA is exploring the re-powering of the 132MW T3 Plant at Takoradi and converting the existing 220MW Kpone Thermal Power Plant (KTPP) into a combined cycle power plant.
The power plants can be listed into four different categories:
Hydro generation:
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Akosombo hydro plant
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Kpong hydro plant
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Thermal generation:
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Takoradi thermal power station
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Tema thermal power station
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Takoradi 3 (T3) thermal plant
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Kpone therma power station
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Renewables:
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Navrongo solar power plant
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Lawra solar power plant
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Kaleo solar power plant
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Wind energy
Production Unit |
Type [1] |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
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Akosombo Hydro Plant link |
Hydroelectric power |
1020MW |
Kpong Hydro Plant link |
Hydroelectric power |
160 MW |
Bui Hydro Plant link |
Hydroelectric power |
404 MW |
Takoradi thermal power station link |
Thermal power |
330 MW |
Takoradi 3 (T3) link |
Thermal power |
132 MW |
Tema Thermal 1 Power Plant link |
Thermal power station 1 |
75 MW |
Tema Thermal 2 Power Plant link |
Thermal power Station 2 |
126 MW |
Tema Thermal 3 Power Plant link |
Thermal power Station 3 |
20.8 MW |
Kpone thermal power station link |
Thermal power |
220 MW |
Ameri power plant link |
Thermal power |
250 MW |
OSONOR (CENIT) link |
Thermal power |
126 MW |
Tokaradi 3 link |
Thermal power |
132 MW |
Sunon Asogli link |
Thermal power |
560 MW |
Kaleo power plant link |
Solar power |
13 MW |
Lawra power plant link |
Solar power |
6.5 MW |
Navrongo Solar Power Plant link |
Solar power |
2.5 MW |
Wind energy link |
Wind power |
150 MW (works in progress) |
E.g. Hydroelectric power, Thermal power…
Waste Management and Disposal Providers
The Ghanaian government is managing the waste management and disposal through its Ministry of Local Government Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGRD). There are two modes of waste collection in Ghana: The House to House (HH) Collection Mode and the Communal Container Collection (CCC). The waste management service provider Zoomlion Ltd is very present in the country.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited is specialized in delivering comprehensive waste management solutions. The services encompass the entire waste management process, starting from waste collection, composting & recycling, and landfill management, through haulage, transfer, sorting, recycling, and disposal, with over 5 million customers.
Urban areas in Ghana produce a variety of waste. The predominant wastes being domestic solid waste, industrial waste and construction waste. These wastes are sent to a few dumpsites, but majority end up in drains, streams and open places.
In Ghana, about 12,710 tons of solid waste are generated every day, with only 10 percent collected and disposed of properly. Plastic waste constitutes a large proportion of urban waste.
The results indicate that Plastics/bags/bottles, food waste, paper/carton, tins/cans, and glasses are the major types of solid wastes in the study area.
Ghana currently has only five engineered landfills; however, most of them are dysfunctional. Accra, for example, has no landfill site; therefore, most of the waste collected from the city is taken to Kpone in Tema, a city 24 km from Accra.
Waste Disposal - Non-Hazardous
Open dump and open burning are a common practice to dispose of waste in Ghana; Oblojo is the waste dumpsite in Accra and the Dompoase is a landfill in Kumasi.
Waste Disposal – Hazardous
Agbogbloshie is a former wetland, which is now home to one of the world's largest electronic waste dumps. Here people slash and burn electronic devices to salvage the metals inside them.
Hundreds of thousands of tons of used electronics—mainly from Western Europe and the United States—are delivered in huge containers.
The procedures and processes for disposing of Hazardous Waste are often unclear. There is a weak follow-up and control on the disposal of used motor oil, fuel, electronics / computers. Agbogbloshie is an informal E-waste recycling site in Ghana.
The total amount of grey and black wastewater produced in urban Ghana is estimated to be approximately 280 million m3. This quantity of wastewater is mainly from domestic sources since most wastewater from industry is channelled into the ocean, streams or wetland and only about 10% of the urban wastewater emanating from the domestic and municipal sources is disposed off through sewage networks connected to treatment plants.
Ghana - 3.7 Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure Assessment
Overview
Globally, the volume of solid waste generated is increasing because of population density, economic growth, urbanization, and industrialization. It is estimated that an average of 1.9 billion tons of solid waste is generated annually in most cities in the world. Effective solid waste management thus plays a major role in combatting the health and environmental concerns urbanized cities suffer from, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In SSA, waste generation is estimated to be about 62 million tonnes per year. The effective and efficient management of solid waste is one of the biggest challenges local government authorities faces, especially in urban settings. Increased population growth and urbanization have resulted in increased generation of large quantities of solid waste across many cities in developing countries, outstripping local authorities’ ability to manage and dispose of solid waste in a sanitary manner. Despite spending 30 to 50% of their operational budgets on solid waste management, cities in low- and middle-income countries such as Ghana, only collect between 50 and 80% of the waste generated.
In Ghana, about 12,710 tons of solid waste is generated daily, with only 10% collected and disposed of at designated dumping sites. A major challenge in the management of solid waste in Ghana is the collection and disposal process, which are labour-intensive and often not effective. In urban cities in Ghana, issues relating to proper solid waste disposal is a major challenge for the local government authorities. City authorities and waste companies are often overwhelmed by the volume of waste generated daily. The lack of well-planned and efficient strategies to manage waste is one reason for the poor state of solid waste management, particularly by municipal authorities in Ghana. It is estimated that 50 to 70% of the budget of municipal authorities is used to tackle the management and disposal of waste. It has been reported that city authorities in Ghana spend about GHc 6.7 million (US$ 3.45 million) annually on the collection and transport of waste for disposal, and GHc 550,000.00 (US$ 0.28 million) per month to pay waste contractors and for landfill maintenance. Poor sanitation because of indiscriminate waste disposal alone is estimated to cost the country $290 million every year- an equivalent to 1.6% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product.
Major factors hindering proper management of solid waste in Ghana are rapid population growth and urbanization, inadequate supply of waste bins, lack of waste transportation systems, low public awareness on the health consequences of poor waste management, and weak enforcement of environmental regulations. Besides, urban residents’ poor behavioural practices towards solid waste is reflected in littering the streets and water passage-ways as well as other public spaces. Low technical know-how on proper solid waste management processes by waste company managers further contribute to the challenges regarding solid waste management. The consequences of indiscriminate or unsafe disposal of solid waste into open drains and water bodies could contribute to flooding and disease outbreaks. Despite successive governments’ initiatives such as the empowerment of local government authorities to regulate waste management and policy on private sector participation in waste control, challenges remain in managing waste in many urban cities in Ghana. Other challenges such as inadequate waste infrastructure, inadequate equipment, and insufficient operational funds to support waste management activities have also been reported.
There is a need for greater co-ordination in the implementation of waste management plans and programmes, and in the overall management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. To achieve a network of integrated waste management facilities, much more effective national, regional and District co-operation is required. There is a need for better enforcement of existing waste legislation and byelaws to prevent for example, illegal disposal of waste. Waste is often dumped without proper authorisation, and this is becoming a more significant problem.
Despite its links to public health and environmental protection, and its salience in the public consciousness, progress on improving Solid Waste Management (SWM) practices remains slow in Ghana. In all urban areas of the country, solid waste is indiscriminately thrown in the streets, drains, or the sea; crudely dumped at unapproved sites; or burnt on-site. Problematic household practices regarding solid waste disposal are compounded by inadequate, ineffective, or unaffordable service delivery arrangements. In most cases, waste transfer stations (such as skips) are poorly located, inadequate in number, and emptied irregularly. Regular door-to-door collection services, although reasonably widespread, are selective in who they serve due to poorly defined or unenforced zoning. In many Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) service providers are not accountable for the quality of services they deliver due to weak governance, procurement and monitoring and evaluation systems. Problems also extend to waste disposal and landfill sites - which are poorly managed, lacking in capacity and unsafe. Moreover, waste reduction, re-use, and recycling activities remain extremely localised and small scale.
Used cloths:
In 2022, Ghana imported $164M in Used Clothing, becoming the 9th largest importer of Used Clothing in the world.
Importation of used goods, usually termed as ‘second hand’ products has been like a cankerworm eating slowly at Ghana’s economy as used items such as electronics, cars, and clothes in commercial quantities are shipped into Ghana on a regular basis. Even as the country continues to bear the menacing effect of this, the threat posed by the importation of used clothes in recent years has become much more devastating.
Earlier in 2023, it was reported that heaps of unwanted clothing have now resulted in an environmental crisis in Ghana. The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change gave the stipulations that, out of the 65 million tons of used clothing sent to Ghana in 2019, about 40% which were not sold were discarded and these items notoriously ended up in landfills and in the sea.
Again, researchers have argued that the fast fashion second-hand market has affected seamstresses’ lives in various facets from business to livelihoods as the clothing industry in Ghana has seen a shift from the traditional demand for custom-made apparel to Westernized, mass-produced clothing (Doe, 2022). Being cheap and readily available to the consumer, Baden & Barber (2005) has noted that this thriving second-hand clothing market played a major role in undermining industrial textile or clothing production and employment in West Africa since the 1990s.
They further claimed that Ghana’s locally produced clothing industry has suffered a significant decline on this accord.
Aside from causing this serious decline in the Ghanaian fashion industry, the importation of second-hand clothes has been reported to cause negative effects in other sectors of the economy. For example, fishermen are beginning to raise the issue that instead of hauling fish out from the sea, they are rewarded with huge heaps of clothing stuck in their nets.
How is waste collected?
Waste management is competing with more pressing economic and social issues such as social protection programs, education, and health. The government of Ghana has therefore decentralized the waste management system in the country. With this development, local government authorities and private sector actors are now playing key roles in waste management in the country. A study specifically analysed the involvement of the private sector in solid waste management, and the quality of waste management services. Through a survey of 312 households, the study analysed the performance improvement, regulatory policy, and sustainable service delivery of solid waste management in the municipalities. The study found that there were no mechanisms for full cost recovery to include majority of the residents, who patronize communal collection service. The study therefore recommends the adherence to normative standards and agreed rules, adoption, and use of appropriate cost recovery strategies for low-income groups as well as the restructuring of institutional arrangements to ensure user involvement and enforcement of legislation to improve municipal solid waste management in Ghana. link
The average Ghanaian produces about 0.47 kilograms of plastic waste per day. Accra for example, generates about 1500 tons of solid waste per day (Ghana landfill guidelines, July, 2002) of which only about 55% is collected and disposed. It is therefore common to find mountains of solid wastes uncollected for months especially in the urban areas. Only about 5% of plastic waste in Ghana is recycled. An estimated 86 percent of Ghana’s waste plastic load is improperly disposed-off resulting in plastics clogging up stormwater drains, rivers, and streams and ending up in the oceans. It is estimated that 250,000 metric tons of plastic waster are dumped from Ghana into the Atlantic Ocean (World Bank, 2020).
What are the country regulations with regards to waste management and recycling (provide legislation details and/or website/contact information for government bodies regulating waste management in country)?
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI) link
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) link
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) link
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MoLGRD) link
Who provides the services (government of private companies)?
Municipal Solid Waste in Ghana is handled by private companies contracted by the various municipalities. These contracts are reviewed in 5-year intervals based on performance reviews. People can contact the Municipal Health department of their municipality for information on which contractor works in their area.
Status of the landfills in the country?
Ghana currently has only five engineered landfills; however, most of them are dysfunctional. Accra, for example, has no landfill site; therefore, most of the waste collected from the city is taken to Kpone in Tema, a city 24 km from Accra.
A study showed landfill sites were found very close to residence, water bodies and highways. 65%-75% of generated municipal solid waste ended up in landfills. Open dumping was the predominant form of landfill types in Ghana as it was found in most of the communities in municipalities and districts. Result obtained from the study revealed that vehicles and equipment cost are the highest contributor to the operating cost in all the three sites; it ranged between 58.4%-61.9% of the total operating cost. The cost of fuel and lubrication fluids represented about 22% of the total operating cost. Frequent break down of equipment, lack of funds to run a more efficient operation, inaccessible nature of the road during raining seasons and encroachment due to absence of fence, were some of the challenges facing landfill operations in Ghana. Recycling of waste was highly recommended to divert more waste from ending up in landfills, thereby increasing its life span. Metropolitan, Municipalities, District Assemblies and private service providers should be made to follow the basic operational controls and standards in relations to landfills in Ghana as specified in landfill operational guidelines with strict enforcement of the policy by Environmental Protection Agency. source
Are there any recycling programme in the country (including both private and public/governmental recycling facilities)? A study reported that the absence of effective waste management and recycling systems is causing public health concerns in developing countries. This leads to diseases, hardship, and negative effects such as loss of income due to illness, and increased health care expenditure for the underprivileged. Experience shows that regular supply of waste bins at various collection points improve easy accessibility for the residents to dump waste.
The study also revealed that waste disposal sites are not engineered, leading to solid waste littering in open spaces because of using “archaic” practices in waste management. Recommended methods such as recycling and engineered landfills are either absent or rarely used. Instead, archaic practices such as open burning, landfilling, and open dumping of waste are increasingly being used in the Municipality. These archaic practices release toxic organic pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, dioxins, and furans into the air, with negative effects on the eco-systems. The findings suggest poor adherence of the two study waste companies to Ghana’s Environmental Sanitation Policy (ESP) on final disposal methods. Ghana’s ESP specifically recommends technologies for solid disposal such as sanitary landfill, controlled dumping with cover, incineration, composting, and recycling as standards for the final disposal of urban and large industrial waste. To ensure adherence to the ESP, regulatory agencies such as local authorities in Ghana need to be strengthened to strictly enforce legislation and by-laws on sanitation and solid waste management in the municipality.
To address the problem of waste management, Government has over the years put in place adequate national policies, regulatory and institutional frameworks. An Environmental Sanitation Policy was formulated in 1999. This policy has currently been amended and strategic action plans developed for implementation. Various relevant legislations for the control of waste have also been enacted. These include the follows:
• Local Government Act, 1990 (Act 462)
• Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 (LI 1652)
• Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29)
• Water Resources Commission Act, 1996 (Act 522)
• Pesticides Control and Management Act, 1996 (Act 528)
• National Building Regulations, 1996 (LI 1630).
In addition to the above policies and legislations, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, the EPA, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and the Ministry of Health have prepared the following guidelines and standards for waste management:
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National Environmental Quality Guidelines (1998) link
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Ghana Landfill Guidelines (2002)
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Manual for the preparation of district waste management plans in Ghana (2002)
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Guidelines for the management of healthcare and veterinary waste in Ghana (2002) link
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Handbook for the preparation of District level Environmental Sanitation Strategies and Action Plans (DESSAPs). link
For more information on waste management company contact details, please see the following link: 4.12 Waste Management Companies Contact List.
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
Poor sanitation and municipal solid waste management has contributed to pollution and unsightly conditions hindering economic development and causing public health problems. It is estimated that the average daily solid waste production is 0.45kg per capita per day. Accra for example, generates about 1500 tons of solid waste per day (Ghana landfill guidelines, July, 2002) of
which only about 55% is collected and disposed of. It is therefore common to find mountains of solid wastes uncollected for months especially in the urban areas. source
Domestic wastewater in Ghana is mostly discharged directly into drainage systems that empty into water bodies such as rivers, lagoons, and streams. By 2000 about 80% of sewage treatment
facilities in Accra were not functioning thus placing a lot of pressure on the receiving streams and rivers in the city (EPA, 2000). The extent of pollution especially in the Odaw River in Accra
is so intense leading to drastic decline in desirable aquatic organisms. It is also estimated that the Chemu lagoon in Tema also receives over 2million m3 of discharges per day from industries in the catchment area. source
https://ghanawasteplatform.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/National-Solid-Waste-Management-2020.pdf
Hazardous Waste Disposal
The EPA oversees and governs all matters pertaining to hazardous waste in the nation, coming whether from homes or industries. MMDAs, or Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies, are responsible for managing garbage "on the ground," while EPA offers technical assistance by establishing environmental standards and guidelines. Over the years, MMDAs have focused on managing solid and liquid waste due to financial, infrastructure, logistical and technical limitations of managing hazardous waste.
Following a reform in 2010, contractors had to register polluters within their allocated zones for waste collection and disposal. The polluter would have to pay a monthly fee to the contractor for collecting refuse twice a week. This reform was adopted by most MMDA’s in the Greater Accra region and has worked well for them. Should a contractor come across hazardous waste in the discharge of their duty, the MMDA of the area would be notified for transfer to an approved disposal location. source
Medical Waste Overview and Disposal
Ghana's attempt to regulate health care waste management started in 2002 with the development of guidelines on health care waste management by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In 2006, the Ministry of Health developed the health care waste policy and guidelines. This guidance document improved health care waste management in the country. With support from the UNDP-GEF medical waste management project, the Ministry of Health has revised the existing National Health Care Waste Management (HCWM), policy and guideline, 2006and has produced two separate documents- A National Health Care Waste Management Policy and a National Guideline for Health Care Waste Management countrywide. This policy is replacing the 2006 policy and introduces new technical and administrative policy issues to enhance waste management in health care facilities. source
The greater part of waste generated by health institutions are not hazardous and can be managed like household waste. This constitutes about 75 - 90% of all waste generated in health institutions. However, the remaining 10 - 25 % is hazardous and requires special arrangements for management (WHO, 2014). Examples of hazardous health care waste are pathological waste (e.g. tissues and body fluids), pharmaceuticals (expired or unused drugs etc.), sharps (e.g. syringes, disposable scalpels, scalpel blades, etc.), non-sharp infectious waste (swabs, bandages, disposable medical devices, etc.), chemicals (solvents, disinfectants, nano-medical waste etc.) and radioactive (spent sources of radioactive materials etc.),as well as wastewater including effluents from mortuaries.
Healthcare waste management in developing countries does not comply with best practices and regulatory framework for healthcare waste management. An appraisal of healthcare waste management in developing countries conducted by the WHO showed a significantly high number of healthcare facilities did not implement guidelines on healthcare waste management. Much needs to be done to manage healthcare wastes in developing countries like Ghana to address the environmental and health implications associated with poor healthcare waste management. The understanding of the characteristics of healthcare waste and the best practices for its management are critical to proper healthcare waste management.
Healthcare waste, also called medical waste, comprises of non-hazardous general healthcare waste (or domestic waste) and hazardous healthcare waste such as sharps, infectious, chemical, radioactive, and pharmaceutical waste. The general waste is that waste which is uncontaminated with blood, body fluids or other harmful agents, and composes of material such as paper, fabrics, glass, food residues and containers. Infectious waste is considered hazardous due to actual or presumed biological, chemical and/or radioactive contamination. It comprises those waste that is suspected to contain pathogens and therefore poses a risk of transmission of diseases. These include waste contaminated with blood and other body fluids, cultures from the laboratory, microbiological stocks, excreta, and other materials that have had contact with patients with highly infectious diseases in isolation wards. Materials or items contaminated by or containing pharmaceuticals and expired pharmaceutical products that are expired or no longer needed are classified as pharmaceutical wastes.
WHO and UNEP recommend guidelines for safe healthcare waste management and prevention of accumulation of waste generated. The technologies for treating and disposal of healthcare waste include locally built incinerators, open pit burning, hydroplanes, sharp pits, autoclaves, superheated steam sterilization and microwave disinfection, and landfilling of residue after treatment. source
National legal and regulatory framework:
Waste management in Ghana is a multi-sectorial effort with the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resource, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MoLGRD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) playing key roles as implementer and regulator respectively. The responsibility for implementation is discharged through the Municipal, Metropolitan and District, Assemblies (MMDAS) which are directly under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, 2016 instituted by the EPA has “Medical waste management” as one of its schedules. The Hazardous waste regulation has also been developed and passed to ensure effective implementation of the policy by all stakeholders. Other existing laws which have relevance for Health Care Waste Management assign certain functions to some institutions such as district assemblies and the EPA but lacks specific provisions for dealing with health care waste in a comprehensive manner. The following existing laws are those having relevance for Health Care Waste Management in the country:
• The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, 1992
• The Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1994(Act 490)
• Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999(LI 1652)
• The Local Government Act, 1993 (Act462)
• National Building Regulations, 1996(LI 1630)
• Town and Country Planning Act, 1945 (CAP84)
• Food and Drugs Law 305b (1992) 18
• Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Act, 1998 (Act 563)
• The Criminal Code, 1960(Act 29)
• Public Health ActofGhana,2012 (Act851)
• Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, 2016 (Act917)
The Constitution of Ghana enshrines the human rights of the individual and requires the President to report to Parliament at least once a year on all the steps taken to ensure the realization of policy objectives contained in Chapter 6 and, the realization of basic human rights, a healthy economy, the right to work, the right to good health care and the right to education (Article 34)
UNDP-GEF Medical Waste Management Project
Ghana's Policy on Healthcare Waste Management (2006) has been reviewed to meet currently accepted best practices, paying attention to the requirements in relevant international conventions on waste (Basel, Stockholm, and Bamako Convention). A new National Guideline has been developed providing step-by-step processes on how healthcare facilities can efficiently manage their waste to reduce risks associated with improper HCWM and environmental pollution. Notably, the new guideline harmonised into one document, previously existing guidelines enforced separately by MOH and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The harmonisation was done to enhance consistency in enforcement. There are now two documents to guide HCWM in the country:
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National Policy on Healthcare Waste Management to be enforced by Ministry of Health.
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National Guidelines on Healthcare waste management to be enforced by the health and environment sectors.
A national implementation plan has also been developed to enhance the implementation of the policy and guideline.
Under the UNDP-GEF Medical Waste Management Project, three autoclave treatment facilities have been installed at the Tegbi Health Center, the Eastern Regional Hospital, and the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital for the treatment of infectious health care waste. These autoclaves facilities have capacities of 250litres, 500 litres, 500 litres and 400litres respectively, and have transportation systems to enhance the movement of infectious waste in nearby healthcare facilities to operate as a cluster infectious health care waste treatment system. Additionally, the project has promoted the utilisation of a private non-incineration central treatment facility (Zoompak) in Accra and has facilitated an increase in its clientele by over 80 health facilities in the Greater Accra Region through advocacy on adoption of best HCWM practices.
Ghana - 4 Contact Lists
In the following subsections, the contact details for Ghana will be presented.
Ghana - 4.1 Government Contact List
Ministry |
Department |
National or Provincial/State Authority |
City / Town |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (Office) |
Website |
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Ministry of Roads and Highways |
|
National |
Accra |
P.O. Box M.57, Ministries. Accra - Ghana |
Hon. Kwasi Amoako-Attah
|
Minister |
|
+23320011 9979 |
|
Ministry of Finance |
|
National |
Accra |
Finance drive, Accra PO Box M40 |
Mohammed Amin Adams |
Minister |
|
+233302747197 |
|
National Security |
|
National |
Accra |
Blue Gate National Security, Malam Awudu Rd |
Albert Kan-Dapaah |
Minister |
|
+23321 664631 |
www.govgh.org/ministries/3408220996/
|
Ministry of Trade & Industry |
|
National |
Accra |
Finance drive |
K.T Hammond |
Minister |
|
+233302686528 +23359 653 0847 |
|
Ministry of Defence |
|
National |
Accra |
Square Airport bypass road |
Dominic Aduna Bingab Nitiwul |
Minister |
|
+233 302742474 |
mod.gov.gh/index.php/contact-us/
|
Ministry of Interior |
|
National |
Accra |
Finance drive |
Ambrose Dery |
Minister |
|
+233302684421 +233302662688 +233302684407 |
|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration |
|
National |
Accra |
No 5 Agostinho Neto rd. Liberation Avenue |
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey |
Minister |
|
+233240793072 +233240913284 |
|
Justice and the Attorney General |
|
National |
Accra |
PO Box MB60 Accra |
Godfred Yeboah Dame |
Minister |
|
+233302665051 |
|
Religious Affairs and Chieftaincy |
|
National |
Accra |
Sekou Toure Street, Ridge |
Stephen Asamoah Boateng |
Minister |
|
+233 303955473 |
|
Food and Agriculture |
|
National |
Accra |
PO Box M37 Accra |
Bryan Acheampong |
Minister |
|
+233303942271 +233303942319 |
|
Energy |
|
National |
Accra |
Kinbu Rd, Accra |
Matthew Opoku Prempeh |
Minister |
|
+233302683961 |
|
Education |
|
National |
Accra |
K Block Ground Floor P. O. Box M45, Ministries |
Yaw Osei Adutwum |
Minister |
|
+233302683627 |
|
Health |
|
National |
Accra |
P.O.Box M 44 |
Kwaku Agyemang-Manu |
Minister |
|
+233302665651 |
|
Parliamentary Affairs |
|
National |
Accra |
Parliament house Annex, Accra central |
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu |
Minister |
|
+233241525775 |
|
Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development |
|
National |
Accra |
PO Box M50 |
Osei Bonsu Amoah |
Minister |
|
+233302932573 +233302932574 |
|
Lands and Natural Resources |
|
National |
Accra |
P. O. Box M 212 |
Samuel Abu Jinapor |
Minister |
|
+233200242801 |
|
Sanitation and Water Resources |
|
National |
Accra |
Starlets 91 road, PMB 60 |
Cecilia Abena Dapaah |
Minister |
|
+23354258 9279 |
|
Railways Development |
|
National |
Accra |
P. O. Box MB 453 |
John-Peter Amewu |
Minister |
|
+233302904840+233302904841+233302904855+233302904850 |
|
Employment and Labour Relations |
|
National |
Accra |
P.O. Box 1627 State House |
Ignatius Baffour-Awuah |
Minister |
|
+233577701808 +233302665797 |
|
Fisheries and Aquaculture Development |
|
National |
Accra |
PO Box GP 630
|
Mavis Hawa Koomson |
Minister |
|
|
|
Tourism, Arts, and Culture |
|
National |
Accra |
PO Box 4386 Ministries |
Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Awal |
Minister |
|
+233302 256 487 |
|
Works and Housing |
|
National |
Accra |
PO Box M43 Ministries |
Francis Asenso-Boakye |
Minister |
|
+233577902988 +233577902933 |
|
Communications and Digitalisation |
|
National |
Accra |
Abdul Diof road, Ridge |
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful |
Minister |
|
+233302666465 |
|
Transport |
|
National |
Accra |
Adjacent SSNIT, Ministries |
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah |
Minister |
|
+233302685637 +233302685622 |
|
Gender, Children, and Social Protection |
|
National |
Accra |
Accra Financial Centre, 37 Independence Ave |
Lariba Zuweira Abudu |
Minister |
|
+233302688181 +233302688188 |
|
Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation |
|
National |
Accra |
PO Box M232 Ministries |
Kwaku Afriyie |
Minister |
|
+233302662626 +233303963459 |
|
Information |
|
National |
Accra |
Adebraka, opposite University of Ghana city campus |
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah |
Minister |
|
+233302909609 |
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Ghana - 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List
UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES & ENTITIES link
Organization |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (Office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Website |
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WFP |
No. 7, 7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments, Accra, P.O. Box GP 1423 |
Barbara Tulu Clemens |
Country Director |
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+233302785364
|
+233540113288 |
|
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RCO |
RC /DO Office, Digital Address: GA 078-2679, Street: Mauritania LN (4th Ave.) |
Charles Paul Iheanacho Abani |
Resident Coordinator /UN Designated Official |
|
+233302215670 |
+233595234470 +8821621112155 (Sat) |
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UNFPA |
7th Rangoon Close, Cantonments |
Dr. Wilfred Ochan
|
Country Director |
|
+233302785394-9 +2333027012068 Direct +233302746743/ 746741 |
+233244344831 +881641415971 |
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UNICEF |
No. 4 - 6, Rangoon Close, Ward No.24, Accra |
Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali |
UNICEF Representative |
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+233559806439 |
+233244331500 +8821621110366 |
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UNDP |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
Dr. Angela Lusigi |
Resident Representative |
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+23330221567083 +233302785351 (DL) |
+233240978148 +8821655540276 |
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UNCDF |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
Angela Yayra Kwashie |
Officer in Charge |
|
+233208126130 |
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WHO
|
No. 12 Agbaamo Street, GA-118-4233, Airport Residential Area |
Frank Lule |
WHO Representative a.i. |
+233302-774643 (DL)+233302763918-9 |
+233531011350 |
www.afro.who.int/countries/ghana
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UNIDO |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
Syavros Papastavrou |
Country Representative |
|
+233302782537/8 |
+233205771932 |
www.unido.org/who-we-are-unido-worldwide-africa-offices/ghana
|
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UNDSS |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
Lihong Shen |
Security Advisor |
+233302215670 ext:5660 |
+233531007244 +881641469528 |
https://dss.un.org/Welcome-to-UNDSS?returnurl=%2f
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UNODC |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
Bernard H. Asamoah |
Officer in Charge |
Bernard.henebeng.asamoah@unodc.org
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+233505869090 +233245418506 |
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FAO Regional Office |
Gamel Abdul Nasser Road 2, Accra |
Gebreyohannes, Abebe Haile Gabriel |
Regional Director |
+233263017601 |
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FAO Country Office |
No. 69 Dr. Isert Road, North Ridge 8th Avenue |
Arslen Bounemra |
Country Director |
|
+233302610930 Fax: +2333026684427 |
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IOM |
9 Volta ST, GA-117-2004, Airport Residential Area, Accra |
Fatou Diallo Ndiaye |
Chief of Mission |
+233302742930 ext. 2200 |
+233244313625 +8821654257967
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IFC |
8th Avenue Extension, Accra |
Kyle Kelhofer |
Country Manager |
|
+233302214601 |
+233544518900 |
|
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IMF |
8th Avenue Extension, Accra |
Leandro Medina |
Resident Representative |
+233302666031 +233302683172-5 Fax: +233302665889 |
+233244312322 |
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IMF AFRITAC |
8th Avenue Extension, Accra |
Jenkner Eva |
Country Director |
|
|
+233599404901 |
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UNESCO |
7 Ameda Street, Roman Ridge, Accra |
Edmond Moukala Ngouemo |
Head of Office & Representative |
+233302740840 |
+233540105820 |
www.unesco.org/en/fieldoffice/accra
|
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IFAD |
No. 69 Dr. Isert Road, North Ridge 8th Avenue Extension 0302-610945 |
Lakshimi Moola |
Country Representative |
+233302610945 (DL) |
+233540108258 |
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ILO |
Office Head of Civil Service, Annex, 2nd Floor |
David Marcos |
Officer in Charge |
+233302686899 +233302688704233 Fax: +233302688696 |
+233594018983 |
www.ilo.org/ipec/Regionsandcountries/Africa/Ghana/lang--en/index.htm
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UNAIDS |
Extension, 65A Tafawa Balewa St, Accra |
Hector Sucilla Perez |
Country Director |
|
+233303968660 |
+233505631067 |
www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/ghana
|
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UNHCR |
14, Dade Link, Labone, Accra |
Andrew Ginsberg |
Officer In Charge |
|
+233244331814 +8821651103857 |
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UN Habitat |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
Abena Ntori |
Officer in Charge |
|
+233302215670 Ext. 656 |
+233245775424 |
|
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UNIC |
Gamel Abdul Nasser Road 2, ACCRA |
Cynthia Prah |
Officer in Charge |
|
+233302665511 |
+233246281113 |
|
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UNOPS |
PO Box CT3782, Cantonments, house No 65A, 7th avenue extension, North Ridge |
Ifeoma Charles-Monwuba |
Director and Representative |
|
+233303968660 |
+233501516156 |
|
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IMO |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
Mr. Dallas Eric Laryea |
IMO Regional Coordinator |
+233302215691 |
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UNU-INRA |
Intl house Annie Jiage road, University of Ghana, Legon campus |
Fatima Denton |
Country Director |
|
+233302500396 Fax: +233302500792 |
+233552565149 |
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UNHRD |
Courier Enclave – Kotoka International Airport PO Box 1423, Accra, Ghana |
Morris Oduor |
Hub Manager |
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UNV |
UN house, ring road east adjacent fire service Hq |
|
|
|
+233302215670 |
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https://www.unv.org/tags/ghana
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WORLD BANK (IBRD) |
8th Avenue Extension, Accra |
Robert Taliercio |
Country Director |
+233302229681/221724 +233302214105 (DL) |
+233257962748 |
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/ghana
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ADRA |
Block 9, Ringway Estates, 23 Julius Nyerere Rd |
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+233302220779 |
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CARE |
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www.care.org/our-work/where-we-work/ghana/
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CARITAS |
Department of Human Development, National Catholic Secretariat, Centenary House, Near Gulf House |
|
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+233307010368 |
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www.caritas.org/where-caritas-work/africa/ghana/
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CRS |
Abafun Cres, Accra |
|
|
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+233302776188 |
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www.crs.org/our-work-overseas/where-we-work/ghana
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Ghana Red Cross Society |
Plot No. 10, South Legon. Near Tetteh Quarshie Roundabout |
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+233302520397 +233299370431 +233243690187 |
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WORLD VISION |
Kotei Robertson St, Accra |
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+233302227216 |
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Ghana - 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List
Company |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Description of Services |
Website |
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SGS Ghana Limited |
Cocoshe Building, Block B, 4th Floor Street No. B28a, Agostinho Neto Close, Accra |
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+233302773994 +233244334401
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+233540924731
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Oil Gas and Chemicals Agriculture, Food and Life Certification and Business Enhancement Environment, Health and Safety Government and Institutions Industrial Minerals
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Bureau Veritas Head Office Accra |
Easy Pass Office |
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+23342290865 |
+ 23321762609 |
Inspection Programme of Imported Goods. BV verifies, in the region of export and prior to shipment, the conformity of the goods, international standards and issue the Certificate of Conformity |
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Bureau Veritas Takoradi |
House. NO. 58 South Road, Chapel Hill, Takoradi |
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+ 233312000575
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Inspection Programme of Imported Goods. BV verifies, in the region of export and prior to shipment, the conformity of the goods, international standards and issue the Certificate of Conformity |
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Bureau Veritas Tema |
3rd Floor |
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+233302965846 |
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Inspection Programme of Imported Goods. BV verifies, in the region of export and prior to shipment, the conformity of the goods, international standards and issue the Certificate of Conformity |
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Lloyds British International Takoradi |
PO Box TD 351 Sekondi Road |
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+233248695479 |
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Leaders in inspection, certification services and training service providers |
lloydsbritishinternational.com/gh
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Lloyds British International Tema |
Tema Industrial Area |
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+233248695479 |
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Leaders in inspection, certification services and training service providers |
lloydsbritishinternational.com/gh
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Cotecna Accra |
#2 Kinshasa Avenue, east Legon, PO Box CT2212 Cantonments |
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+233307012012 |
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It provides a wide range of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services to businesses in Ghana. |
www.cotecna.com/en/locations/ghana
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Cotecna Tema |
Scanco Scanner Site, Western Gate, Tema Port |
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+233307012012 |
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It provides a wide range of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services to businesses in Ghana. |
www.cotecna.com/en/locations/ghana
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Intertek Tema |
Giaan Towers (Office 2) |
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+233303935305 |
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www.intertek.com/contact/ema/ghana/
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Intertek Takoradi |
Takoradi Petroleum Laboratory Branch |
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+233312000625 |
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It offers innovative solutions through Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) services.
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www.intertek.com/contact/ema/ghana/
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Ghana Standards Authority |
PO Box MB245 |
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+233302506991 +233302500065 |
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GSA is an Agency of Government responsible for developing, publishing and promoting standards in the country through standardisation, metrology and conformity assessment activities. |
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Ghana National Accreditation Service |
Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ministries |
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+233302686528 |
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To promote trade & industry, protect health, safety and the environment, GhaNAS has been established to provide accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies. |
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Webb Fontaine (Gh) Limited |
Opp. Woolworth Airport Res. Area, Greater Accra |
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+233263010270 +233263010271 |
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Webb Fontaine was appointed to perform Destination Inspection Services for the benefit of the Republic of Ghana. The programme eliminates opportunities for fraud, fiscal evasion and price discrimination. Providing price verification, assessment of Customs classification of imported goods prior to their clearance in Ghana. |
webbfontaine.com/success-stories/ghana/
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Ghana - 4.4 Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
Website |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Fax Number |
Description of Duties |
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Tema |
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority |
P.O. Box 150 HQ |
Mrs. Sandra Opoku |
Director of Port |
headquarters@ghanaports.gov.gh
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+233303219120 |
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+233303204136 |
Owner of the Port |
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Takoradi |
Ghana Ports and harbours Authority |
PO Box 708 Takoradi |
Mr. Peter Amo Bediako |
Director of Port |
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+233312024073 +233312021436 +233312024208 |
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+233312022814 |
Owner of the Port |
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Tema |
Burkina Shippers’ Council |
FDA Tema office Meridian road |
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+233303202392 |
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+233303202392 |
Transit transport to Burkina Faso |
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Takoradi |
Burkina Shippers’ Council |
Takoradi Port |
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+233312024234 |
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+233312024234 |
Transit transport to Burkina Faso |
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Volta Lake |
Volta Lake Transport Company |
P.O. Box 4962, Accra |
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+233208239152 +233302665300 +233302664439 |
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It provides North-South water-borne transport for persons and freight on the Volta Lake. |
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Accra |
AGL Africa Global Logistics |
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+233303218500 |
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Multimodal logistics solutions (customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, shipping agency, local and cross-border road transport, courier service, tank farm management and export via TCT |
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Tema |
Golden Gate Services |
P.O. Box CT 712, Cantonments, Accra |
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+233303201000 +233303216420 |
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+233303216421 |
Stevedoring services |
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Tema |
Nectar |
Comzane Plaza, SOS street, Community 6 |
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+441708386555 |
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+441708386665 |
Terminal operators, cargo handling specialist and port services providers with global reach |
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Tema |
MPS Tema |
P.O.Box TT240, New town, Tema |
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+233307085000 |
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+233303200821 |
Delivering maritime efficiency to the first port of call in Africa and a hub for the world for international shipping. Offering port services for Ghana socio-economic development.
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Tema |
Maersk |
6th Floor, GPHA Towers, Harbours area. PO Box 8800 |
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gh.import@maersk.com/gh.export@maersk.com
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+233596993588 |
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Shipping company |
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Tema |
MSC |
MSC House, MSC Avenue, Community 2 |
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Shipping company |
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Tema |
Hapag Lloyd |
1st Floor, TDC Towers, Salifu |
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+233242426499 |
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Shipping company |
Ghana - 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Airport |
Company |
Physical Address |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Description of Services |
Website |
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2nd and 3rd Floors, UNA Home Building |
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+233 24 243 8888 |
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Osu-RE, Accra, Greater Accra |
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+233 30 276 8892 |
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Liberation Road, Accra, Ghana |
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Airport Road, Accra, Ghana |
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Terminal 3 Departure Kotoka International Airport, Accra Ghana |
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+233200827609-Airport |
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N°9 Farrar Avenue, opposite Trust Towers, Adabraka P.O. Box AN6909, Accra |
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+233543417800 +2330302240442 |
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Kotoka International Airport, Airport Road, Accra |
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+233302550612 |
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www.britishairways.com/en-gb/destinations/accra/flights-to-accra
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Meridian House, Ring Rd. Central, Accra, Ghana |
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+233302243893 |
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Ground Floor, Nester Square Liberation Road Accra
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+23330 221 3111
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delta-airlines-ghana-africa.business.site
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Ring road central, Accra |
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Movenpick Ambassador hotel Emporium building 7th floor KA 30331 |
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+233302213131 |
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Kwame Nkrumah Ave, Accra |
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+233267770681 |
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Spintex road, PMB 25, Cantonments post office, Accra |
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+233302813453 |
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KA PMB 36 KIA, Accra, Ghana |
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+233302550612 |
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HQFX+38F Ring Road Central, Accra |
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+390685960020 |
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1st Floor, Nester square, Airport city, Accra, P.O. box CT 11307 |
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+233307001334 +233244328883 |
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Kotoka International Airport, behind domestic terminal 1 |
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+233544315503 |
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HQ4R+78W, Kojo Thompson Rd, Accra |
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+233302228437 |
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1 Duchessville, 2nd Circular Road, |
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+233302739898 |
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Nester Square, Accra |
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+233308040014 |
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Silver Star Tower, Airport, Accra |
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+233302787182 |
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The Elizabeth, #68 Senchi St, Accra |
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+233540101543 |
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1st Floor Nester Square, Airport City - Accra Ghana |
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+233302783676-8 & +233244344583 |
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1st Floor Kotoka International Airport |
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+233302984524 |
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Atlantic Tower 2 Airport city Accra |
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+233302734560/561/562 |
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Ground Floor Atlantic Tower |
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+233302243893 / 895 |
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Ghana - 4.6 Storage and Milling Company Contact List
Port Name |
Company |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
Website |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Key Role |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kumasi |
Premium Foods Limited |
Kwaso Factory, Ejisu - Bekwai Rd. Jachie-Pramso, Bosomtwe Kumasi |
Mr. Tom Gambrah
Mr. Ralph Adotei Brown |
Founder & Managing Director
Factory Manager
|
|
|
+233 59 699 4553 +233 27 776 2413 |
+233277549800
+233558183629 |
Maize, fortified food and poultry food |
Sunyami |
Yedent Agro Food Processing |
P.O. Box 1306, Sunyani – Bono Region, Ghana |
Samuel Ntim |
CEO |
|
|
+233208166021 +233243212389 |
+233208166021 |
Maize grit processing. |
Sunyami |
Yedent Agro Food Processing |
P.O. Box 1306, Sunyani – Bono Region, Ghana |
Divine Amenya |
General Manager |
|
+233243212389 |
+233244932979 |
Maize grit processing. |
|
Accra |
Omaf Farms and Flour Mill Co Ltd |
P O Box kia 9314 Airport Accra |
|
|
|
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|
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Corn (Maize) Flour Milling |
Tema |
Ghana Agro-Food Company Ltd. (GAFCO) |
Tema Harbour |
|
|
|
|
+233303201837 |
|
GAFCO is a leading company in Tuna canning, wheat milling; feed milling and fishmeal production; agro feeds and veterinary drugs in Ghana. |
Accra Head Quarters |
Takoradi Flour Mill Ltd. |
56 Third Rangoon Close, Cantonments, Accra P.O. Box GP 1812, Accra
|
Michael Ghajar |
Chief Operations Manager |
https://takoradiflourmill.com/
|
|
+233302774226-7 |
|
Manufacturing & Wholesale / Food & Drinks / Flour Mills |
Takoradi |
Takoradi Flour Mill Ltd. |
Tfm Factory, next to Ghacem, Harbour Industrial Area |
Janet Essel |
|
https://takoradiflourmill.com/
|
|
+233264311867 |
|
Manufacturing & Wholesale / Food & Drinks / Flour Mills |
Accra |
DMT Collateral (West Africa) |
28 February Road, Castle Junction Osu- Accra
|
P. Minlah |
Managing Director |
|
+233302785625 |
|
DMT is specialized in Field Warehousing, Contract Warehousing (which involves back-to-back issuance of storage documents covering goods in an independent warehouse) |
|
Accra |
Lastmal |
Greater Accra, Accra |
John Graham, Kell Bakorkor |
Founders |
|
+233546688140 +233554456800 (Whatsapp) |
|
From store restocking to storage to direct-to-customer orders, we offer our solution and logistics network to businesses, merchants, vendors, and marketplaces via a single integration to meet customer expectations |
|
Tema |
Agrona Company Limited |
Agrona Tower |
|
|
|
+233303204315 |
|
Activities include: Warehousing, Refrigerated warehousing, Import/export of various goods
|
|
Kumasi |
AKO Fresh |
Opoku Ware II Museum KNUST,
|
Mathias Charles Yabe |
Co-Founder & CEO |
|
+233246332646 |
|
It is a green cold chain enterprise that offers smallholder farmers effective preservation services and a mobile application that connects farmers to food aggregators to help reduce post-harvest losses. |
|
Tema |
SellRent Ghana |
|
|
|
|
www.sellrentghana.com/properties/commercial-property-warehousing-tema/
|
+233209785455
|
|
This developer is building a network of 50 Distribution Parks across Africa providing international standard warehousing solutions for distribution, storage, assembly, processing, and light manufacturing. |
Tema, Takoradi, Accra |
Bollore’ Logistics Ghana |
Commercial warehouse road, Main harbour area. Tema |
Thibaut Lame |
Country Managing Director |
Frankoscar.animpong@bollore.com
|
+233303218500 |
|
C&F (Sea, Air, Road) local transportation & cross-border, warehousing/yard, vessel agency |
|
Tema |
Damco Logistics Ghana |
6th floor, GPHA towers, Tema harbour, Tema comm 1 |
Razak Ngula |
Managing Director |
|
+233303218719 |
|
C&F, warehousing, trucking, container freight station |
|
Tema, Takoradi, Accra |
DHL Logistics Ghana limited |
2nd floor Stanbic heights, South Liberation Link, Airport Accra |
Serigne Ndanck Mbaye
Larni Dora Blaboe |
Country Manager
Key account Manager |
|
+233302742444 +233501554321 |
|
C&F, Logistics, Heavy haulage services |
|
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|
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|
|
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|
Ghana - 4.7 Provider Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Description of Services Provided |
Website |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Petroleum Gh. Ltd. |
Accra |
Total Energies House, 25 Liberia Road, Accra P.O.Box 553
|
|
|
totalgh.inquiry.gh@totalenergies.com
case.gh@mail.totalenergies.com
|
+233302611530 +233302611555-6 |
|
Fuel Provider (262 service stations) |
|
Vivo Energy Ghana |
Accra |
P. O. Box 1097 |
|
|
|
+233302664636 +233302667671 |
+233302669391 |
Fuel Provider (237 service stations) |
|
GOIL |
Accra |
Junction of Kojo Thompson and Adjabeng Roads, House No. D659/4 |
Mr. Reginald Daniel Laryea
|
Board Chairman
|
|
+233302667576 +233302688215 +233533735200
|
|
Fuel Provider (440 service stations) |
|
Association of Oil Marketing Companies of Ghana |
Accra |
Bungalow No.6, Prempeh II Street GIMPA School Campus, Green Hill
|
|
|
|
+233501557899
+233302418957 |
|
|
Ghana - 4.8 Transporter Contact List
Company |
Location(s) |
Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Description of Services Provided |
Website |
Vehicle Type |
Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAJ FREIGHT |
Tema, Takoradi, Accra |
1st floor Dennis floor, plot TC 15, Meridian Road, Tema |
Joseph Biney |
CEO |
|
+233303200749 |
|
Transportation services: Haulage, cross-border haulage, radioactive transport. International freight forwarding, Custom brokerage, Warehousing & ship agency |
|
|
85 trucks owned:
40 t: 74 4.5 t: 9 3 t: 2 |
From 3 to 40 t |
|
JON MOORE |
Tema |
No 1a Publishing Road |
Hilton John Mitchell |
Managing Director |
|
+233201396339 |
|
Inland & Overland transport |
|
Trucks 4x2, 6x4, 8x4 Trailers low beds, Trailers flatbeds Trailers special modular transport Skeleton trailers Bulk tankers Cranes
|
Trucks 4x2, 6x4, 8x4: 45 Low beds: 16 (from 30 to 120 t) Flatbeds: 35 (from 30 to 50 t) Trailers special modular transport: 4 (250 t tractors) Skeleton trailers: 40’ 30 t: 2 Skeleton trailers: 20’ 30 t: 1 Bulk tankers: from 35 to 50 t: 9 Cranes: from 75 to 600 t: 6
|
|
|
SHAMS Logistics |
Accra |
Room 1 Jehovah plaza, Awoshie waterworks, George Walker Bush highway |
Ibrahim Musah |
General Manager |
|
+233200550300 +233204380008 |
|
Inland & Overland transport |
|
Articulators, flat/bucket, flatbeds |
Articulators: 38 Flatbeds: 14 |
|
|
BOLLORE Logistics Ghana |
Tema, Takoradi, Accra |
Commercial warehouse road, main harbour area, Tema |
Thibaut Lame |
Country Managing Director |
frankoscar.animpong@bollore.com
|
+233303218500 |
|
C&F, (Sea, Air, Road) local transportation & cross border, warehousing/yard, vessel agency |
https://www.aglgroup.com/en/transport-logistics-africa/ghana/
|
Trucks 3/6/15 tons, tractors 4x2/6x4, trailers, bulk tankers, forklifts, light vehicles.
|
Trucks 3/6/15 tons: 4 Tractors: 62 Trailers 20’/40’: 90 Light vehicles: 72 Bulk tankers: 18
|
|
335 in total, divided into Tema & Takoradi. Generators, light vehicles, trucks, trailers, tankers, forklifts |
DAMCO Logistics |
Tema |
6th floor GPHA towers, Harbour Tema comm 1 |
Razak Ngula
Atiku Kadiri |
Managing Director
Customer solutions manager |
|
+233303218719 |
|
C&F, warehousing, trucking, container freight station |
|
Truck heads, Flatbed trailers Low beds trailers |
Trucks heads: 17 Flatbed trailers 20’/40’/45’: 27 |
|
pool of over 120 trucks (owned and from local vendors) |
Savino Del Bene Ghana |
Tema |
Adnan height 2, 1st floor room 101, Tema harbour area, Meridian road |
Nana Ampaw Oduro |
Branch Manager |
|
+233540110106 +233201003250 |
|
Inland & Overland transport, warehousing |
https://www.savinodelbene.com/
|
Flatbed 20’/40’: 4x2, 6x2, 6x4 |
Flatbed 6x4: 30 Flatbed 6x2: 5 Flatbed 4x2: 13 |
|
40 trucks available at the same time if requested |
DHL Logistics Ghana |
Tema, Takoradi, Accra |
2nd floor Stanbic heights, South Liberation link, Airport Accra |
Serigne Ndanck Mbaye
Larni Dora Blaboe |
Country Manager
Key account Manager |
|
+233302742444
+233501554321 |
|
C&F, Logistics, Heavy haulage services |
https://www.dhl.com/gh-en/home.html
|
Trailers 40’, trucks 3/5/10 t, 40‘reefers, low beds trailers, pick-ups, trailer heads 40’: 100 Trailer heads 20’: 20 |
Trucks 40’: 116 Trucks 20’: 25 Trucks 3/5/10 t: 70 40’ reefer: 5 Low beds: 35 Pick-ups: 5 |
Trucks from 1/3/5/10 t. Trailer 40’/20’, reefer 40/20’ |
281 trucks in total, divided into DHL (13) Partner fleet (23) Saloodo fleet 245 |
PASTORMEN ENTERPRISE |
ACCRA |
P.O. BOX 5671, Accra North,
|
Patrick Ayitey Mensah
|
|
|
+233303221898
|
+233277403574 |
Road transport |
|
|
|
|
|
CAT LOGISTICS
|
TEMA |
CE 11 278 TEMA |
Maman Youbana
Jean Manu |
|
|
+233244533330 |
+233545526968 |
Road & Sea
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOGISTICS CONNECT |
TEMA |
Suite A5. 4TH Floor TDC Towers; Community 2, |
Kwamena Dickson Ackah |
|
kwamena.ackah@logisticsconnectgh.com
|
+233243313000 |
|
Road & Sea
|
|
|
|
|
|
FEDERATED LOGISTICS LIMITED |
|
ANT/AB/88, Park Avenue, Achimota; P.O. Box KA 30448 |
Abdul Haqq Adamu |
|
|
+233302404388
|
+233549717961 +233266459416 |
Road only |
https://fedco.com.gh/federated-logistics-limited/
|
Trucks 5/10 t: 30 Trucks 10/15 t: 20 Articulated 20/40 t: 40 Articulated 40/50 t: 115
|
205 trucks in total |
|
|
ELWA |
TEMA |
Plot # 23/25, Commercial Warehouse Area, Main Harbour Area, Tema, Ghana |
Stephen Ekem |
|
|
+233303224603 +233540112148 |
|
Road, Sea & Air |
|
|
|
|
|
ANSAHDYS |
ACCRA |
Aviance Cargo Village, K.I.A, Blk 9, Rm. 4, Box MD 1007, Madina |
Asante |
|
|
+233240035539 |
|
Road, Sea & Air |
|
|
|
|
|
CRESEADA |
ACCRA |
Ground Floor, SSNIT Emporium, Liberation Road, Airport city |
Joan A. Adgei |
|
|
+233505525421 |
|
Road, Sea & Air |
|
Flatbed 40’: 2 Truck 8 t: 1 Truck 5 t: 2 Truck 3.5 t: 1 |
6 trucks in total |
|
|
IMPERIAL LOGISTICS |
TEMA |
3 Pretoria Road, Meridian Business Park, Free Zones Enclave |
William Adjabui |
|
william.adjabui@imperiallogistics.com
|
+233244619850 |
|
3 PL
|
|
Truck 3.5/4 t: 4 Truck 5 t: 2 Truck 8 t: 5 Truck 10 t: 4 Truck 12 t: 4 Articulated trailer 20 t: 4 Articulated trailer 30 t: 5 Reefer 4 t: 1 Reefer 8 t: 1
|
30 trucks |
|
|
Ghana - 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List
Company |
Geographic Coverage |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Website |
Description of Services |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ghana Railway Company Limited |
Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi areas |
P.O. Box 251, Takoradi. |
Mr Daniel Kwame Adzogble |
Board Chairman |
|
+233312004518 +233312001904 |
|
Railways transport |
Ministry of Railways Development |
|
P. O. Box MB 453 Accra |
Hon. John-Peter Amewu, MP
|
Minister |
|
+233302904840 +233302904841 +233302904855 +233302904850 |
|
Develops the railways transport in Ghana |
Ghana - 4.10 Supplier Contact List
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Website |
Description of Services Provided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Needs Limited |
Food retailers |
|
PO Box 1340 Takoradi |
|
|
|
+233312022816 |
|
|
A major trading and distributor of household goods, supplying goods at competitive prices to corporate entities, retailers, and final consumers. |
Home Food Ghana |
Food processor |
Accra |
Off Odorkor Mallam Road PO Box 16519 |
|
|
|
+233302303914 +233302325570 |
|
|
Attention and creativity on food ingredients for food industries, homes, and individuals |
Ghana Grains Council |
Grains industry |
Accra |
House No. 661/14 |
|
|
|
+233302909038 |
|
www.ghanagrainscouncil.org/en/
|
To facilitate grain and legume value chain efficiency through the provision of strategic services, warehouse receipt, training, and capacity building |
Kunsaanige Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Wa, Upper West Region
|
Mr. Ismael |
|
|
|
+23320 7636276 |
|
|
|
Royal Raycam Company Limited
|
Food supplier |
Upper West Region
|
Mr. Yakubu |
|
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+23324 492 5774 |
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Munajat Company Limited
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Food supplier |
Upper East Region
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Najad Muntari |
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+233249414470 |
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Aposowin Salifu Enterprise
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Food supplier |
Upper East Region
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Bashiru Salifu |
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+233249667755 |
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Sakirama Enterprise
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Food supplier |
Northern Region
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Hajia Ramatu |
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+233244591821 |
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Kaake Tech Enterprise
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Food supplier |
Northern Region
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Madam Mavis |
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+233246541430 |
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Golden Hinge Ventures
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Food supplier |
Brong Ahafo Region
|
Sharon Rose Bannor |
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+233201649820 |
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Paddy Pad Food Ventures
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Food supplier |
Brong Ahafo Region
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Mr. Twumasi |
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+233243413418 |
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Faunket Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Western Region
|
Mrs. Faustina Nketia |
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+233245774994 |
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Susana Nana Aba Essien Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Western Region
|
Susana Nana Aba Essien |
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+233549102375 |
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F. Kennedy Enterprise
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Food supplier |
Ashanti Region
|
Mr. Kennedy |
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+233553595566 |
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Retail Plus Limited
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Food supplier |
Ashanti Region
|
Mr. David |
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+233554672127 +233547885967 |
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Jayles Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Volta Region
|
Kennedy Adenyikor |
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+233242614241 |
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Nusianunyo Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Volta Region
|
Bertha Amegah |
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+233240441441 |
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Hauljay Prime Enterprise |
Food supplier |
Eastern Region
|
Joseph Lamptey |
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+233546666328 |
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Al-fathu Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Eastern Region
|
Abdul Muhaimin Yakub |
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+233243624262 |
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Ave MNGSQ Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Greater Accra Region
|
Gloria Affare |
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+233244417310 |
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Osei Gyamfi Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Greater Accra Region
|
Mr. Osei Gyamfi |
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+233244242673 |
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SQ Touchwood Ghana Limited
|
Food supplier |
Central Region
|
Nana Adu Gyamfi |
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+233244718291 |
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Classy Assured Enterprise
|
Food supplier |
Central Region
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Clementina Gidigto |
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+233243013422 |
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Ghana - 4.11 Additional Services Contact List
Type of Service |
Company |
Location(s) |
Physical Address |
|
Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) |
Description of Services Provided |
Website |
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Postal services |
Ghana Post |
All 16 regions |
G. P. O., Asafoatse Nettey Road, Accra Central, Ghana |
|
+233579579100 +233302668138 |
|
Postal services, Money Transfer. |
|
Postal services |
TNT Express Worldwide |
|
No. 138 Osu Badu Link, Airport Residential Area |
|
+233572953556 |
|
Express courier. |
|
Postal services |
DHL Ghana Ltd. |
Accra, Kumasi, Tema, Takoradi, Tamale |
C913/3 North Ridge, Crescent Road, North Ridge. PO Box 207 Accra |
|
+233302213090 +233302213091 +233302213092 +233302213093 +233302213094 +233302213095 +233302213096 |
|
Express courier |
|
Electricity |
Volta River Authority |
Accra |
Electro-Volta House, 28th February Road P.O.Box MB 77 |
|
+233302664941 +233302744400 +233302218540 |
|
VRA is the major power generation company, solely owned by the Government. |
|
Electricity |
NEDCo Corporate |
Tamale |
NORRIP Building, Bolga Road. P. O. Box TM77 Tamale |
|
+233372022381 |
|
Procure and distribute electricity in the northern sector of Ghana |
|
Electricity |
Ghana Grid Company Limited |
Tema |
Off Aflao road, Tema, Ghana |
|
+233 (0) 30-3318700 +233 (0) 30-2660049 +233 (0) 30-3318790 |
|
Exclusive operation of the National Interconnected Transmission System |
|
Electricity |
Electricity of Ghana Limited |
Countrywide |
Electro-Volta House |
|
+233302611611
+233302676727-47 |
|
To transmit, supply and distribute electricity |
|
Water supplier |
Ghana Water Company Limited |
Countrywide |
28th February Road, Accra |
+233207385089 +233207385090 +2333022218240 |
|
Fully owned by the state, the company is responsible for potable water supply to all urban communities in Ghana. |
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Freight-Forwarder |
Damco/ Maersk |
Tema & Takoradi |
6th Floor, GPHA Towers, Harbour Area |
|
+233596993588 +233596993587 |
+233302768143
|
Provider of logistics solutions |
|
Handling Equipment |
Mantrac Ghana Ltd. |
Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi & Tarkwa |
Ring Road West North Industrial Area. P.O. Box 5207 Accra - North |
+233302213777
+233244497171 |
|
Sole authorized dealer for Caterpillar Products in Ghana |
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Handling Equipment |
Kezy-Bans |
Accra |
First floor, MTN Spintex office building, Ledzokuku Krowor |
|
+233264330606 |
|
Selling and renting quality machines used in heavy construction, building mining, material handling, paving, forestry |
|
Handling Equipment |
BuildersHub |
Accra |
PO Box A1 124 Spintex road |
|
+233246738954 |
|
|
|
Car rental |
AVIS Ghana |
Accra |
199 Soula Loop, North Labone |
|
+233302761752 |
|
Car rental |
|
Car rental |
Ghana Car Rentals |
Accra |
P.O. Box CT 6430, Cantonments |
|
+233262626206 |
|
Car rental |
|
Car rental |
Wopecar |
Accra |
First Otswe Street |
|
+233551478540 +233559666454 |
|
Car rental |
|
Publishing & Printing |
Ghana Publishing |
Accra |
Barnes road, PO Box GP124 |
|
+233302664338 +233302664339 +233501305050 |
|
Publishing & Printing |
|
Publishing & Printing |
AP Advent Press |
Accra |
5 LA road |
|
+233302775327 |
|
Publishing & Printing |
|
Financial Service Providers
|
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd. |
Accra |
87, Independence Avenue |
|
+233302633393 |
|
Financial Service Providers
|
|
Financial Service Providers
|
Ecobank |
Accra |
Ministerial Area, 2 Morocco Lane, Off Independence Ave |
|
+233302213999
|
|
Personal Banking |
|
Financial Service Providers
|
Ecobank |
Accra |
Ministerial Area, 2 Morocco Lane, Off Independence Ave |
|
+233302213990 |
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Commercial Banking |
|
Financial Service Providers
|
BLUE Financial Services |
Accra |
Matti House, No 817/1, No 2, Eleventh lane, Ringway Estates, Osu |
|
+233303968898 +233303968196 |
|
Financial Service Providers
|
|
Financial Service Providers
|
Darfin Finance |
Accra |
No.7 Oshimpa Street, |
|
+233302201702 +233303973614
|
+233558229858 (whatsapp) |
Financial Service Providers
|
|
Financial Service Providers
|
Forms Capital |
Accra |
Florida House No. F170/6, Third Labone Link |
|
+233302768324 +233302764660 +233302764659 |
+233504639295 |
Financial Service Providers
|
Ghana - 4.12 Waste Management Companies Contact List
Name of Company | Physical Address | Focal Person | Telephone Number | Email Address | Website | Does the company have an Environmental, Health and Safety certification (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or equivalent) or self-certified management plan for facilities and personnel? (List all available) | Business License Validity Dates | Years of experience | Company main business | Facility is well maintained (roof/walls)? (Y/N) | Hazardous materials are processed and stored separately from non-hazardous waste? (Y/N) | Facility has adequate ventilation? (Y/N) | PPE provided to staff (hard hats, overalls, boots, etc.)? (Y/N) | Processing capacity (e.g. max tonnes/day or month)* | Collection provided (Y/N) | Any transport capacity constraints (geographical, volumes, frequency)? | Non hazardous waste accepted Select from dropdown menu | Non hazardous waste Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Hazardous waste disposal Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Admin Waste Accepted Select from dropdown menu | Admin Disposal method Select from dropdown menu | Comments | |||
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ZOOM LION | Nmai Djorn, Next to Ayensu River Estates, University Farm Road | +233244335140 | Info@Zoomlionghana.com | https://zoomlionghana.com/ | 2018 | 8 | Specialized in delivering comprehensive waste management solutions. The services encompass the entire waste management process, starting from collection, through haulage, transfer, sorting, recycling, and disposal. | Plastic PT | landfill | Batteries of different types (e.g. lithium ion, lead acid) | landfill | Paints | unknown | |||||||||||||
WASTE LANDFILL | ZoomPak Achimota, Golf street Accra | +233303936133 +233208630837 +233208630954 |
info@wastelandfill.com.gh | https://wastelandfill.com.gh/index.php/en/ | To handle and dispose of all collected municipal solid waste at final disposal sites. | |||||||||||||||||||||
JUMENI | +233246854804 +233592222427 | info@jumeni.com | https://jumeni.com/ | Recycling plastic, paper, e-waste and metal, waste collection & cleaning services | ||||||||||||||||||||||
JEKORA VENTURES | Aboraa Building, Kanfla Close Asylum Down, Accra | 233289673514 | info@jekoraventures.com | https://jekoraventures.com/contact/ | Leader in the market of waste management in Ghana, a fully Ghanaian-owned company delivering the fastest and greenest of service. | |||||||||||||||||||||
JAY STANLEY OWUSU (JSO Waste) | NO.1 J Stanley-Owusu Street P.o Box 3751 |
+233243339999 +233244340000 | contact@jstanleyowusu.com | www.jstanleyowusu.com/ | 1961 | 63 | Recycling, refill, waste treatment | |||||||||||||||||||
STINERI | 3 Nii Noi Kwame Street Accra | +233 550 657 743 | info@stineri.com | https://stineri.com/ | Healthcare waste management company, dedicated to bringing convenient and environmentally sustainable solutions to healthcare institutions. | |||||||||||||||||||||
ZOIL SERVICES LIMETED | Nyankrom Industrial Area,Shama District,Nyankrom,Western Region, | info@zoilgh.com | ISO 9001:2015 QMS, ISO 14001:2015 EMS and ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS certified by DNV | 2009 | Nonhazardous Solid Accepted: Waste (General Waste);Hazardous Solid Waste;Sharps; Cytotoxic;Pharmaceutical; Pesticides;Pesticide Containers;Other: All But Aerosols. Incinerator single-chamber | 200/300 kg/h | ||||||||||||||||||||
ZOOMPAK GHANA Limited | Teshie Fertilizer Zone 9 Accra, Ghana | 233501453394 | 2015 | Hazardous solid waste: Sharps. Autoclave with shredder | 1500 kg/h |
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Ghana - 5 Annexes
The following section contains additional information for the Ghana LCA.
Ghana - 5.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym |
Full name of the Agency / Organization |
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AWB |
Airway Bill |
BL |
Bill of Lading |
BNI |
Bureau of National Investigations |
BOST |
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited |
C&F |
Cost & Freight |
CAA |
Civil Aviation Authority |
CARE |
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere |
CFS |
Container Freight Stations |
CRS |
Catholic Relief Services |
DLCA |
Digital Logistics Capacity Assessment |
ECOWAS |
Economic Community of West African States |
EPI |
Expanded Program on Immunization |
FAA |
Federal Aviation Administration |
FAO |
Food and Agriculture Organisation |
FDA |
Food and Drugs Authority |
GACL |
The Ghana Airports Company Limited |
GCAA |
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority |
GCNet |
Ghana Community Network Services Limited |
GDP |
Gross domestic product |
GhaNAS |
Ghana National Accreditation Service |
GJT |
Golden Jubilee Terminal |
GHTDA |
Ghana Haulage Truck Drivers Association |
GOIL |
Ghana Oil Company Limited |
GPHA |
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority |
GPRS |
General Pocket Radio Service |
GPRTU |
Ghana Private Road Transport Union |
GRA |
The Ghana Revenue Authority |
GRCL |
Ghana Railways Company Limited |
GRCS |
Ghana Red Cross Society |
GRIDCo |
Ghana Grid Company |
GRT |
Gross Register Tonnage |
GSA |
Ghana Shipping Authority |
GSA |
Ghana Standards Authority |
GSGDA |
Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda |
GSL |
Gateway Services Limited |
GSB |
Ghana Standards Board |
GWCL |
Ghana Water Company Limited |
IATA |
International Air Transport Association |
ICAO |
International Civil Aviation Organisation |
IDPs |
Internally Displaced Persons |
IFAD |
International Fund for Agriculture Development |
ILO |
International Labour Organization |
ILS |
Instrument Landing System |
IMF |
International Monetary Fund |
IMO |
International Maritime Organization |
INGO |
International NGO |
IOM |
International Organisation for Migration |
ISO |
International Organization for Standardization |
ISPs |
Internet Service Providers |
JAPTU |
Joint Association of Port Transport Unions |
KIA |
Kotoka International Airport |
KVA |
Kilo Volt Ampere |
LCA |
Logistics Capacity Assessment |
MCRA |
Ministry of Religious Affairs and Chieftaincy |
MDG |
Millennium Development Goals |
MELR |
Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations |
MESTI |
Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation |
MFA |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration |
MINT |
Ministry of Interior |
MLGRD |
Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development |
MLNR |
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources |
MOC |
Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation |
MOD |
Ministry of Defence |
MOE |
Ministry of Education |
MOE |
Ministry of Energy |
MOFA |
Ministry of Food and Agriculture |
MOFAD |
Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development |
MOFEP |
Ministry of Finance |
MOG |
Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection |
MOJAGD |
Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General |
MOH |
Ministry of Health |
MOI |
Ministry of Information |
MOPA |
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs |
MOT |
Ministry of Transport |
MOTAC |
Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture |
MOTI |
Ministry of Trade and Industry |
MOU |
Memorandum of Understanding |
MPS |
Meridian Port Services |
MRD |
Ministry of Railways Development |
MRH |
Ministry of Roads and Highways |
MSWR |
Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources |
mt |
Metric Tons |
MW |
Megawatt |
MWH |
Ministry of Works and Housing |
n/a |
not available |
NADMO |
National Disaster Management Organization |
NAFCO |
National Food Buffer Stock Company |
NDB |
Non directional beacon |
NEDCo |
Northern Electricity Department |
NFI |
Non-Food Items |
NGO |
Non-Governmental Organisation |
NPA |
The National Petroleum Authority |
NRSA |
National Road & safety Authority |
OCHA |
Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs |
OMCs |
Oil Marketing Companies |
PCC |
Perishable Cargo Centre |
PSI |
Pre-Shipment Inspection |
RC |
Resident Coordinator |
RoRo |
Roll on Roll off |
t |
Tons |
T&D |
Transmission and Distribution |
TEUs |
Twenty Foot Equivalent Units |
THC |
Terminal Handling Charge |
TOR |
Tema Oil Refinery |
UNAIDS |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS |
UNCT |
United Nations Country Team |
UNDP |
United Nations Development Programme |
UNCDF |
United Nations Capital Development Fund |
UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNIC |
United Nations Information Centre |
UNIDO |
United Nations Industrial Development Organization |
UN HABITAT |
United Nations Agency for Human Settlements |
UNESCO |
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
UNFPA |
United Nations Population Fund |
UNHAS |
United Nations Humanitarian Air Service |
UNHCR |
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
UNHRD |
United Nations Humanitarian Response Depots |
UNICEF |
United Nations Children's Fund |
UNODC |
United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime |
UNOPS |
United Nations Office for Project Services |
(V)HF |
(Very) High Frequency |
VLTC |
Volta Lake Transport Company |
VOR |
VHF omnidirectional radio range |
V-SAT |
Very Smart Aperture Terminal |
WASH |
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
WCO |
World Customs Organisation |
WFP |
World Food Programme |
WHO |
World Health Organisation |
WVI |
World Vision International |