By Ishmeal 
President John Dramani Mahama has broken ground for the construction of a US$98.41 million Berth 19 facility at the Takoradi Port in the Western Region.
The 300-metre-long project, being financed entirely through the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) own resources, is expected to improve the port’s cargo-handling capacity and strengthen Ghana’s maritime trade sector.
The facility is designed to accommodate vessels with capacities of up to 75,000 deadweight tonnes.
President Mahama performed the sod-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during his working visit to the Western Region.
Project to improve cargo handling and port operations
The Berth 19 expansion is expected to address capacity constraints at the port’s dry bulk terminal, particularly as demand grows for the export of mineral ores and the importation of materials such as clinker used by cement manufacturers.
The project will complement existing infrastructure at the Takoradi Port, including its container terminal and oil and gas services facilities.
According to the Ghana News Agency, the project is expected to be completed within 26 months.
President Mahama said continued investment in port infrastructure was important to supporting Ghana’s industrial and commercial activities.
GPHA to finance project from its own resources
The US$98.41 million investment is being funded directly by GPHA rather than through a new government loan.
The authority’s improved financial position has been linked partly to revenue generated through the Meridian Port Services (MPS) arrangement at Tema Port.
Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has previously stated that GPHA earned approximately US$421 million from the expanded MPS Terminal since it began operations.
The revenue has helped the authority finance major infrastructure investments using internally generated funds.
Takoradi Port projects expected to create opportunities
The Berth 19 development is one of two major projects being advanced at the Takoradi Port.
The other is Project Shiprite, a US$137 million ship repair and maintenance facility being developed by Prime Meridian Docks Ghana Limited under a 25-year concession.
Project Shiprite is expected to be completed within 18 months and create approximately 430 direct jobs, with 30 per cent of the positions reserved for women.
The two developments are expected to strengthen Takoradi’s role in maritime services, cargo handling and regional trade.
The government says investments in ports, railways and roads will be important to improving Ghana’s logistics infrastructure and supporting economic growth.
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