President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut sod for the construction of a US$98.41 million berth at the Port of Takoradi, marking another major investment in Ghana’s maritime infrastructure.
The proposed 300-metre-long Berth 19 facility, which will accommodate vessels with a capacity of up to 75,000 deadweight tonnes, is being financed entirely from the internally generated resources of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).
The investment is expected to expand the port’s capacity to handle larger vessels, improve cargo operations and strengthen its role in supporting Ghana’s international trade.
Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced the development, linking the government’s infrastructure ambitions to the financial returns generated from previous investments in the country’s port infrastructure.
“President Mahama has the track record and heft to lead a transformation of the structure of the Ghanaian Economy through the New Economy Programme to be introduced in the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on Thursday,” he said.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu pointed to the expansion of Tema Port through the Meridian Port Services (MPS) arrangement as an example of the long-term economic benefits of investing in critical infrastructure.
He said the operations of the expanded MPS Terminal had generated approximately US$421 million in earnings for GPHA, equivalent to nearly GH¢5 billion, providing the authority with additional financial capacity to undertake major investments without relying entirely on government funding.
The planned Takoradi investment builds on that financing approach, with GPHA using resources generated from its operations to expand its infrastructure and improve its ability to serve the shipping and trading industries.
The expansion is expected to strengthen Takoradi Port’s capacity to handle growing maritime trade, particularly shipments requiring facilities capable of accommodating larger vessels. Improved berth capacity could also support cargo handling efficiency, attract additional shipping activity and increase revenue for the port authority.
