Ghana Transport Sector Research Highlights

Overview

How Ghana is bolstering its rail, air and sea transport links
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Ghana’s transport infrastructure has undergone significant upgrades over the course of recent years, boosting the country’s logistics, tourism and industrial capacity. Continued expansion of the industrial sector is a cornerstone of the government’s plans to revamp the economy in order to make it less dependent on commodities and tax revenue. Looking ahead, the efficient movement of both goods…

Analysis

Can the global shipping industry chart a path to decarbonisation?
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As environmental concerns become increasingly pressing for governments and businesses, the shipping industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of global sustainability trends, companies around the world are shifting to more environmentally friendly processes in their operations and investment programmes. Shipping firms are no different, and many are working to lower their carbon…

Analysis

How Ghana is improving transport networks in rural areas
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Ghana’s rural areas contribute significantly to economic output. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, the agriculture, and mining and quarrying sectors – typically located in rural areas – contributed a combined GHS117.7bn ($20.1bn) to GDP in 2020, or 32.7% of the total. However, poor connectivity prevents many rural businesses from reaching their full potential. While developing the road…

Interview

Miishe Addy, Co-founder and CEO, Jetstream Africa: Interview
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Interview:Miishe Addy What effect did the Covid-19 pandemic have on trade in Africa, and what trends have emerged since the early months of the health crisis? MIISHE ADDY: During the early months of the pandemic there was a spike in the sale of personal hygiene products and personal protective equipment. Even so, there was a decline in containerised trade volume in 2020. For players in logistics,…

Country Report

The Report: Ghana 2022
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Ghana is the first African country to achieve independence from British colonial rule, and is widely known for its natural resources such as cocoa, as well as its inland water sources. Several measures have been taken to balance government revenue and spending, and the country remains a safe haven for foreign direct investment, which stood at $830m in the first half of 2021. The most recent genera

Chapter

The Report: Ghana 2022: Transport & Infrastructure
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Ghana’s transport infrastructure has undergone significant upgrades over the course of recent years, boosting the country’s logistics, tourism and industrial capacity. Continued expansion of the industrial sector is a cornerstone of the government’s plans to revamp the economy to make it less dependent on commodities and tax revenue. Inadequate rural-urban connectivity and insufficient urban…

Overview

A combination of large-scale transport infrastructure investment and vehicle-sharing platforms boost urban mobility
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Around the globe the urban transport sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by economic growth and a global demographic shift towards urbanisation. Politicians, urban planners and private sector actors are working together to find new solutions for reducing congestion and increasing the speed and efficiency of urban transport systems. However, unless proactive steps are taken to plan…

Analysis

Extensive upgrades at Ghana's ports link to road and rail improvements
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A raft of large-scale port expansions are under way as Ghana looks to establish itself as a centre for West African logistics. These developments are being buttressed by investment in road and rail infrastructure, as part of a drive to lower trans-shipment costs and improve links across local value chains. Tema Port Located some 30 km from the capital city Accra, Tema Port serves as Ghana’s…

Interview

Mohamed Samara, CEO, Meridian Port Services: Interview
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Interview:Mohamed Samara How far have harbour operations in Ghana begun to leverage digitalisation? MOHAMED SAMARA: Ports have come very far in terms of adopting a paperless process, and a lot of technology has been installed. For example, the internal processes at Tema Port have been paperless for many years, and the most recent upgrade has allowed for a fully digital interface accessible…

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Richard Dombo, CEO, Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA): Interview
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Interview:Richard Dombo How would you characterise the ongoing progress of the Railway Master Plan (RMP)? RICHARD DOMBO: The current Ghana railway system was constructed by British colonial authorities to enable access to mineral resources. As a result, the line is predominantly coastal, only extending some 360 km inland from Accra toward the Ashanti Region. Thus, the 2013 RMP aimed to create…

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