MPS Tema Port

Managing Directors of leading shipping lines operating in Ghana, including MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, and PIL, convened for their quarterly engagement meeting with the management of Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) at Terminal 3 of the Tema Port. The session, part of a structured stakeholder dialogue platform, provided a comprehensive update on MPS’s operational performance, ongoing investments, and forward-looking growth strategy.

Addressing participants, the Chief Executive Officer of MPS, Mr. Mohamed Samara, highlighted the company’s continued growth momentum and strategic direction:

“MPS continues to deliver strong growth, with a 22% increase in cargo volumes recorded in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. While current capacity constraints are moderating transhipment volumes, our deliberate investments in infrastructure, equipment, and operational systems are significantly strengthening Tema’s connectivity across the region opening new trade corridors and enhancing access to key West and Central African markets”

A central highlight of the engagement was the tangible impact of MPS’s ongoing investments in driving enhanced maritime connectivity. Through continuous upgrades in terminal capacity, equipment deployment, and operational efficiency, MPS has facilitated improved vessel linkages with key regional ports, including Dakar, Apapa, Cotonou, Lomé, Tangiers, Abidjan, Pointe-Noire, and Luanda. This growing network is not only strengthening Tema Port’s position within major global shipping routes but is also enabling the creation of new trading corridors, reducing transit times, and improving cargo fluidity across West and Central Africa.

Read more here: https://mps-gh.com/2026/04/24/shipping-line-leaders-engage-mps-at-terminal-3-of-tema-port/

MPS has reached yet another significant milestone with the handover of the full 270,000-square-meter development under Phase 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project.

This achievement marks the successful completion of the yard extension project, executed by the contractor joint venture De Simone Ltd. and EIFFAGE Génie Civil Marine SA, under the supervision of AECOM, the project management consultants.

Notably, the ceremony also celebrated the attainment of 2.5 million safe man-hours without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI), a remarkable testament to the team’s dedication to safety, discipline, and operational excellence.

In an opening address, Mr. Ernest Lartey, AECOM’s Project Manager commended the entire construction team for their commitment to safety and excellence. “Since the site opened in June 2023, we’ve recorded zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI), a remarkable achievement over 27 months of construction,” he stated.

Mr Gregory Le Roux, The Project Director for the JV, EIFFAGE Génie Civil Marine SA & De Simone Ltd, added that, at its peak, the project employed over 600 Ghanaians, contributing significantly to local job creation and skills development. Mr. Le Roux also praised the team’s collective effort in laying an impressive 13.5 million pavement blocks.

Speaking at the handover, CEO of MPS, Mr. Mohamed Samara, described the milestone as “the greatest birthday gift” of his life, adding 270,000 square meters of cutting-edge terminal space to the already operational 1 million square meters.

Please read more here: https://mps-gh.com/2025/10/02/another-landmark-achievement-at-tema-port/

The Commissioner General of GRA Visits MPS To Strengthen Collaboration

The Acting Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr. Anthony Sarpong, paid a courtesy visit to Meridian Port Services Ltd. (MPS) at Terminal 3, Port of Tema, on Wednesday, 12th March 2025. The visit was part of his nationwide tour of key tax centres and Customs collection points.

Mr. Sarpong and his delegation were warmly received by the MPS Management Team, led by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mohamed Samara. The discussions provided valuable insights into MPS’s operations, infrastructure investments, and future plans.

The Commissioner General commended MPS for its commitment to modernising the port environment through extensive infrastructure upgrades and digitalisation initiatives. He noted that these investments align with GRA’s strategic objective of improving tax compliance, expanding the tax base, and ensuring efficient revenue mobilisation for 2025.

Please read more here: https://mps-gh.com/2025/03/17/the-commissioner-general-of-gra-visits-mps-to-strengthen-collaboration/

MPS ATTAINS AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR STATUS

Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) reached a remarkable milestone on November 13, 2024, by attaining certification as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). This recognition by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority positions MPS as one of the first nine companies in Ghana to attain this landmark status, reinforcing its strategic role as an economic enabler and global trade facilitator.

The AEO certification reflects MPS’s reputation as a trusted partner in customs clearance and international trade. It manifests the company’s firm commitment to integrity, transparency, and compliance with both national regulations and global standards, aligning with its corporate values of integrity and transparency.

This prestigious status signals MPS’s ability to streamline processes while ensuring the utmost security and reliability in trade facilitation.

To qualify, MPS underwent an exhaustive certification process, including a rigorous audit by customs authorities. This involved demonstrating conformity to stringent standards in record-keeping, financial solvency, and security measures.

Please read more here : https://mps-gh.com/2024/11/18/mps-attains-authorised-economic-operator-status/