Tema Port gets new 480-unit reefer terminal

A new 480-unit reefer terminal to handle frozen cargo will be commissioned at the Tema Port on Monday.

The commissioning of the facility will also mark the GPHA’s takeover of delivery for all reefer containers that arrive in the country.

This will help to check the issues of illegal importation and falsification of documents in the port community, as Tema Port will be taking full delivery of all reefer containers to ensure effective control.

Hitherto, three other terminals were made to take delivery of reefer containers due to capacity challenges; which made it difficult for effective control of illegal documentation in clearance.

Jacob Adorkor disclosed this when the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hannah Louisa Bissiw, paid a courtesy call to collaborate and fight the menace of falsified signatures and documents at her ministry.

He assured that the new reefer terminal will ensure effective control over the influx of unapproved containers in the country.

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hannah Louisa Bissiw, after touring the new reefer terminal said it will now be difficult for unauthorised goods to enter the port.

“I came to the port based on government’s intention to revive the poultry industry and also stop the malpractices in terms of importing special poultry products into the country.

“There is a lot of falsifying signatures, documents and permits at my ministry, hence the need to collaborate with Customs and Tema Port to curb the menace,” she indicated.