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Takoradi Port traffic Grows by 21 per cent in 2019

A total port traffic of 9.9 million metric tons in 2019 as against 8.2 million metric tons 2018, representing a 21 percent increase in total port traffic recorded in Takoradi Port. The record indicated that 42 per cent rise in exports estimated to about 2.2 million metric tons.

A view of Takoradi Harbour in Sekondi-Takoradi.

Despite the positive total port traffic, there is a decrease of 13 per cent in imports, 21 per cent decrease in transshipment and 26 per cent in transit. Though it was only exported goods that registered an increase of 43 per cent on the record.

Expert discloses that despite the positive total port traffic, a decrease of 13 per cent was recorded in imports, 21 per cent decrease in transshipment and 26 per cent in transit, it was only exported that registered an increase of 43 per cent. Vessels’ calls to the port also decreased by 206 from 1,712 in 2018 to 1.506 this year.

There is also an increase in commercial vessel calls from 645 in 2018 to 743. Oil supply vessel calls decreased from 1,067 calls to 793 in 2019, report said.

There is also an increase in commercial vessel calls from 645 in 2018 to 743. Oil supply vessel calls decreased from 1,067 calls to 793 in 2019, the report said.

Takoradi Port expansion programme by the Ghanian government has helped the port to accomplish major landmarks in several schemes and expansion.

 

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