The Best is getting Bigger! Expanding Excellence at MPS Terminal 3 of Tema Port.
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 Génie Civil Marine SA & De Simone Ltd.
Phase Two of this ambitious project involves the paving of a 270,000-square-meter area designed to support heavy port operations. The infrastructure includes 14 million high-strength pavement blocks, 16 kilometres of cable conduits, and 5.5 kilometres of drainage pipes, ultimately expanding the terminal’s capacity from 100 hectares to 127 hectares (1.27 million square meters). This expanded space allows for smoother and more efficient handling of shipping activities and aligns with MPS’s commitment to advancing Ghana’s logistical capabilities.
During his remarks to Ghana’s shipping industry executives, MPS CEO Mr. Samara highlighted that this extensive infrastructure investment directly serves the shipping lines, designed to facilitate growth in both gateway and transhipment traffic.
The shipping community chiefs expressed appreciation for the added capacity and praised MPS for its continual improvements in port operations. They noted MPS’s remarkable consistency in delivering high-standard projects on time despite various challenges, pointing out MPS’s dynamic role in supporting regional trade.
Mr. Mohamed Samara concluded by sharing details on MPS’s upcoming investments, approved by the MPS Board of Directors, which include 19 new gantry cranes, three Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and sixteen electric Rubber-Tired Gantries (eRTGs). Complementing these will be 41 electric terminal tugs and trailers, three electric empty handlers, and other electric-powered vehicles, ensuring efficient and environmentally conscious operations.
Source: https://mps-gh.com/
