THE IDEAL GATEWAY >>
The port of Takoradi, Ghana's premiere port was opened in 1928. Takoradi, the Regional capital of the Western Region of Ghana is about midway between the Ports of Tema and Abidjan. It is about four hours drive from Accra, the capital city. The Port is well connected to its hinterland which makes it the preferred and ideal gateway to the middle and northern part of Ghana and the Sahelian countries- Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. The Port is also serviced by leading shipping lines/companies and clearing and forwarding companies.

TRADE >>
Annually, the Port handles over 600 vessels, 37% of total national seaborne traffic, 62% of national exports and 20% of total national imports.
The main exports include Manganese, Bauxite, Cocoa and Forest products while key imports are Clinker, Containerized cargo, Oil products and Wheat. In recent years Takoradi has been handling large volumes of transit cargo for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Many transit operators have found the Takoradi corridor fast and cost-effective and thus prefer to use this corridor.

FACILITIES >>
Berthing facilities include four multipurpose berths with drafts between 9.0m to 10.0m and dedicated berths for Manganese, Bauxite and Oil. There are also buoys with a maximum draft of 11.0m.

With the completion of its three modern sheds, the Port now has a covered area of 140,000m and an open storage area of 250,000m which enables the Port to store a variety of cargoes. The Port has a container holding capacity of more than 5000TEUs and 100 reefer points for storing refrigerated containers.

Furthermore, the Port of Takoradi has adequate stock of cargo handling equipment and a wide range of water-crafts to support its operations.

The Port's vessel repairs facilities are being modernized and expanded. The slipway is being expanded to accommodate vessels up to 500tonnes deadweight and a length of 40-45m.The drydock is being expanded to a length of 55m and breadth of 14.5m.

A container Scanner has recently been installed in the port to facilitate the clearance of containers in the port.

FUTURE >>
Studies are currently underway to expand and improve the Port facilities.

BERTHING FACILITIES >>

WHARF                       LENGTH OF BERTH                   DEPTH LIMIT
Metres                      Metres (Chart Datum)
2                                          153                                            9.0
3                                          153                                            9.0
4                                          183                                            9.2
5 & 6                                    225                                          10.0
Manganese Berth                157                                            8.6
Bauxite Berth                      170                                            9.3
Oil Berth                              120                                            8.4

BUOYS                        LENGTH (Metres)                     DEPTH (Metres)

1                                    195 (Ship max. 180)                     10.6
3                                    203 (                185)                     11.0
6                                    203 (                150)                      8.4
7                                    150 (                120)                      7.4
9                                     92                                                5.5

The maximum draft at the wharf is 10m whiles the maximum draft at the Buoys is 11m.The draft at the berths and buoys increase by one metre at high tide.

STORAGE FACILITIES >>
With the completion of its three modern sheds, the Port now has a covered storage area of 140,000m2 and an open storage area of 250,000m2.In addition; there are also private warehouses in the Port area. Together the Port has the capacity to store a variety of cargoes.
The Port has a container holding capacity of more than 5,000 TEUs.

REEFER POINTS >>
The Port has 100 reefer points for storing refrigerated containers for frozen meat, fish, chicken and fruit.

VESSEL REPAIRS FACILITIES >>
Rehabilitation work is currently underway to modernize and expand the Port's slipway and drydock facilities.
The slipway is being expanded to accommodate vessels and crafts up to 500 tonnes deadweight and a length of 40 – 45m. The drydock is being extended to a length of 55m and a breadth of 14.5m.

EQUIPMENT >>
Takoradi Port has adequate stock of cargo handling equipment like Forklifts Trucks, Tele-Trucks, Reach Stackers, Mobile Cranes, RoRo Tractors, and Rail Shunters for handling all types of cargo.
In addition to these equipment, the Port has a wide range of water-crafts like Tugboats, Lighter Tugs, a water Barge and a Patrol Boat to support its operations.

 CONTAINER SCANNER >>
A container scanner has been installed at the Port to facilitate clearing of containers and enhance the quality of services delivered to customers.

CLOSED - CIRCUIT TELEVISION >>
The security network has further been improved with the installation of a closed - circuit television network in the Port. With the Port of Takoradi, the safety of  customers' cargo can be guaranteed.

FISHING HARBOUR >>
The Port of Takoradi also has a fishing harbour located at Sekondi. The fishing harbour which has an ice – plant can take vessels up to 3m draft.

TEL:+233 - 31 - 32254