Tema and Takoradi ports to be declared 24-hour ports from July 1 - President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has noted that the Tema and Takoradi ports will operate as 24-hour operational hubs after the official rollout of the 24-Hour Economy initiative on July 1, 2025.

According to him, this will serve as a new era for production in Ghana.

The president said this during his address at the ongoing Ghana Horticulture Expo on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

“We are also implementing a game-changing strategy, which is the 24-Hour Economy, to unlock Ghana’s production potential across all sectors. I am pleased to announce that from July 1, the 24-Hour Economy policy will be ready to go into operation,” he noted.

Effectively, the government will officially launch the 24-Hour Economy policy on July 1, 2025.

President Mahama said the policy will enhance productivity and revenue generation by promoting continuous economic activities, particularly in sectors like agribusiness and exports.

He added that the horticulture industry stands to hugely benefit from the 24-hour policy by enhancing the speed and efficiency of moving perishable goods such as pineapples, vegetables, and herbs from farms to international markets.

“This policy will provide the framework for continued production, processing, and logistics in horticulture. It allows perishable goods to move swiftly from the field to international shelves, thereby minimising losses and maximising value,” the president noted.

President Mahama, however, noted that the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness, and the Ministry of Transport are collaborating with key agencies such as the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the Ghana Shippers’ Council to operationalise 24-hour services at the Tema and Takoradi ports.

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