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GHTEM Tema Port
Tema Port is the major seaport of Tema, in the city of Temain Ghana. Overseas routes include Africa, Port code is GHTEM.

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Port Code

GHTEM

Name

Tema

Country / Region

Ghana

City

Tema

Sea Routes

Africa

Type

Main Port

Latitude

5.6328500

Longitude

0.0127000

Est. Unit Price

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GHTEM · Tema, Ghana

Tema Port Overview

Tema Harbour is a seaport in Tema on Ghana’s southeastern coast along the Gulf of Guinea. With its enclosed harbour basin, breakwater system, deepwater berths, tanker berth, dockyard, warehouses and transit sheds, it functions as a principal gateway for Ghanaian import and export cargo. The port also serves as a transit and distribution point for cargo moving toward inland markets and landlocked countries north of Ghana. Its cargo profile includes petroleum-related products, cement, foodstuffs, metals, textiles and other industrial or commercial goods. For shipments booked through our platform, the correct planning basis is the confirmed terminal, vessel schedule, cargo characteristics and inland destination rather than a generic port transit promise.

UN/LOCODE	GHTEM
Port / City	TEMA / Tema
Country / Region	Ghana / West Africa
Coordinates	5.6328500, 0.0127000
Port classification	Seaport and regional gateway with container, general-cargo, tanker and transit functions

Decision points for forwarders

Key Highlights

Gulf of Guinea gateway

Tema provides maritime access for Ghanaian trade and regional cargo flows in West Africa.

Multi-purpose cargo profile

Operations may involve containers, general cargo, petroleum-related cargo, cement, metals, food and textiles.

Transit-oriented hinterland

The port supports cargo moving inland and toward landlocked markets north of Ghana, making inland planning material to the quotation.

Port particulars require confirmation

Berth allocation, terminal handling, cargo acceptance, equipment and vessel cut-offs should be confirmed for each booking.

Infrastructure and cargo handling scope

Facilities & Services

Harbour infrastructure: The supplied port record describes a water-enclosed area of approximately 1.7 million square metres, total land area of approximately 3.9 million square metres and 5 kilometres of breakwaters.
Berthing: The supplied record lists 12 deepwater berths and one oil-tanker berth. Berth suitability and operational availability remain subject to vessel and terminal confirmation.
cargo handling: The port is described as handling loading and unloading for containerized, general, industrial and commercial cargo. The precise handling arrangement depends on the commodity and nominated terminal.
Storage and transit: Warehouses and transit sheds are recorded as part of the harbour facilities. Storage terms, free time and availability must be checked before cargo arrival.
Ancillary operations: A dockyard is recorded within the harbour, while a fishing harbour with cold-storage and marketing facilities is located east of the lee breakwater.
Inland connection: Road-based collection and delivery planning is central for Ghanaian distribution and northbound transit cargo. Vehicle, route, border and delivery constraints should be assessed shipment by shipment.

Facility descriptions above follow the supplied GHTEM port master data. Current berth assignment, terminal operating conditions and storage availability should be reconfirmed with the nominated operator before dispatch.

Routing logic and schedule control

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: Cargo may move between Tema and Asian, European, Middle Eastern, American and other West African markets through the carrier’s applicable network and transshipment arrangement. Exact routing must be confirmed at booking.
Connection structure: Depending on origin, destination, vessel space and service design, cargo may use a direct port call or one or more transshipment hubs. Our service team will quote against the actual sailing option rather than assume a direct service.
Transit-time controls: Ocean transit is affected by transshipment, vessel rotation, port congestion, weather, documentation release, customs procedures and equipment availability. Inland transit can add further variability.
Planning method: We recommend separating ocean transit, terminal dwell, customs release, truck dispatch and final delivery into individual milestones. Any quoted timing remains subject to the confirmed carrier schedule and operational conditions.

Cargo base and regional distribution

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Ghanaian commercial and industrial markets

Tema supports import and export activity for industrial and commercial companies in Ghana, with inland delivery generally requiring coordinated road transport.

Northbound transit flows

The harbour is identified in the supplied data as a transit point for cargo destined for landlocked countries north of Ghana. Border documentation and consignee readiness are critical.

Common cargo categories

Petroleum-related cargo, cement, food products, metals, textiles, containers and other general or project-related commodities may be encountered.

Special handling considerations

Food, liquid, dangerous, oversized or temperature-sensitive cargo requires commodity-specific packaging, declarations, equipment and acceptance checks.

Pre-arrival controls and risk management

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Shipping instruction, verified gross mass, customs documents, export declarations and terminal delivery cut-offs are separate milestones. Our service team will obtain the applicable deadlines from the confirmed carrier and terminal; do not rely on a generic port cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, packaging details and emergency contact before booking. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be secured before cargo dispatch.
Document consistency: The bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate documents, cargo description, marks and consignee details should match. Incomplete or inconsistent data can delay release, inspection or inland delivery.
Customs and inspection: Customs processing, documentary review and physical examination may affect dwell time. Our service team can coordinate the document set and inspection appointment, but release remains subject to Ghanaian authorities and the applicable terminal process.
Inland delivery: Confirm delivery address, road access, axle or vehicle restrictions, unloading equipment, border requirements and consignee availability before quoting door service, particularly for heavy, oversized or northbound cargo.

Practical recommendations from our service team

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS classification where available, package count, dimensions, gross weight, container type, hazardous status, temperature requirement and final delivery point.
Reserve space early for peak-season, project, reefer or hazardous cargo. Ask our team to verify equipment availability, terminal acceptance and the actual documentation cut-off before arranging factory loading.
Use export-grade packaging and clear marks. For heavy or out-of-gauge cargo, provide loading drawings, centre-of-gravity information, lifting points and photographs so the carrier and inland operator can assess feasibility.
For northbound or cross-border deliveries, prepare the inland document chain and consignee authorizations before vessel arrival. Where timing is critical, our team can compare port-to-port, port-to-door and alternative regional routing options subject to cargo and destination feasibility.

Operational questions for GHTEM shipments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tema suitable for both container and non-container cargo?

Yes. The supplied port description identifies loading and unloading functions for general commercial and industrial cargo in addition to container-related activity. Acceptance, equipment, berth and terminal arrangements must be confirmed for the specific commodity.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time to or from Tema?

No. Transit depends on origin, destination, carrier rotation, transshipment, port conditions, customs release and inland delivery. Our service team provides the applicable schedule and milestone estimate after checking the actual booking option.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration data, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, packaging and quantity. Carrier and terminal approval should be obtained before cargo is delivered to the port.

What should be checked for delivery to a landlocked destination north of Ghana?

Confirm the final border and delivery point, import party, document responsibilities, vehicle suitability, route constraints, cargo insurance and consignee readiness. Border and inland procedures can materially affect the overall lead time.

When should shipping instructions be submitted?

As early as possible and before the carrier’s confirmed documentation cut-off. The exact deadline varies by sailing and terminal, so our team will verify it against the booking rather than apply a standard assumption.

Data basis and verification boundary

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates and the listed harbour particulars are based on the GHTEM port master data supplied for this page. The supplied record describes Tema Harbour as a Gulf of Guinea seaport and records the harbour area, land area, breakwaters, berths, tanker berth, dockyard, warehouses, transit sheds and fishing-harbour functions.

For current port administration, facility status and operational confirmation, our service team uses the relevant official port authority information and shipment-specific carrier or terminal confirmation. The official Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority domain is gpha.gov.gh. Current cut-offs, berth allocation, storage conditions, customs release, charges, schedules and inland restrictions are time-sensitive and must be verified for each shipment.