GPHA shuts down Kpone Terminal following fierce freight-forwarder protests
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has suspended operations indefinitely at the Kpone Unity Terminal following demonstrations by transit freight forwarders at the Tema Port. The suspension is effective immediately, serving as a "cooling-off period" after operators blocked key access points to protest a directive to move all transit-bound containers to the Kpone facility.
The freight forwarders contend that the relocation was forced upon them without the "customary engagement." William Ababio, President of the Transit Freight Forwarders Association, described the GPHA's move as a breach of trust. He said that moving containers nearly 10 kilometres away from the main port without coordination has "effectively crippled their daily activities." The Association maintains that the "unilateral decision" has undermined the established coordination between shipping lines, customs, and logistics providers. The protesters are demanding an immediate seat at the table.
Mr. Ababio noted that the GPHA has apologised for the lapse in communication. The freight forwarders are holding out for a more structured partnership. The GPHA and the freight forwarders are waiting to see if a consensus can be reached to restore the flow of transit goods.
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The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and transit freight forwarders are at odds. A sudden directive has disrupted operations, raising concerns about port logistics and stakeholder engagement - but what led to this?
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