As part of efforts to enhance revenue collection at Tema Port for the 2025 fiscal year, key industry stakeholders have engaged in discussions to address challenges and identify opportunities for improving operations.
The meeting also served as an opportunity to introduce Timbilla Phillip as the newly appointed second-in-command of Tema Collection to the business community.
Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to making Tema Port more efficient, business-friendly, and responsive to the needs of importers and exporters.
During the engagement, the Executive Secretary of the Chamber of AutoData Ghana made a passionate appeal to the Sector Commander to review port charges and eliminate overlapping functions that create unnecessary delays and additional costs for importers.
“Streamlining these processes would not only ease financial pressure on traders but also help the government meet its ambitious revenue targets for the year,” he stated.
A key issue that dominated discussions was the deployment of staff to effectively operate the newly implemented 24-hour service at the port.
Industry leaders also raised concerns about clearing delays and a backlog of uncleared goods dating back to 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They emphasized the need for a clear strategy to resolve these issues.
Additionally, stakeholders called for stricter measures to ensure ethical practices, transparency, and accountability among port staff.
The Chamber of AutoData Ghana further proposed the introduction of a fixed or flat duty rate for vehicle imports for at least a three-month period. They argued that such a measure would provide stability and predictability in an often-volatile import market.
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