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MSC DILETTA makes historic berth at Tema Port, setting new record for Sub-Saharan Africa

April 24, 2025General News

In a remarkable feat of maritime expertise, Ghana’s Marine Pilots have successfully berthed one of the world’s largest container vessels at Tema Port, marking a historic milestone in the country’s port operations. The colossal vessel, MSC Diletta, arrived at Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2025, from Vizhinjam, India. Measuring 400 metres in length overall, with a gross tonnage of 228,786 and a beam of 61 metres, MSC Diletta now holds the record as...

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The Best is getting Bigger! Expanding Excellence at MPS Terminal 3 of Tema Port.

December 16, 2024General News

Meridian Port Services Ltd. (MPS) today proudly announced the successful handover of the first section in the ongoing Phase Two of the Tema Port Expansion Project. This milestone represents significant progress in the enhancement of Ghana’s primary maritime gateway, positioning Tema Port as a key driver for trade in West Africa. The newly completed section, covering 120,000 square meters of the project’s total 270,000-square-meter development, was handed over by the project management consultants AECOM Limited and joint venture contractors EIFFAGE...

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Tema Port Becomes First Port of Call in West Africa

December 16, 2024General News

A historic milestone in the annals of the Port of Tema has been chalked with the arrival of a 13,000+ containership earlier at MPS Terminal 3. The call of the Maersk Edirne marked the commencement of a new express service, making the Port of Tema the first port of call in West Africa. The 366-meter-long, 13,676 TEU vessel, before reaching the West Coast of Africa, journeyed through major hub ports in China and Southeast Asia in under 20 days. This vessel...

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