The short answer
Takoradi Port serves Ghana's Western Region, handling bulk exports such as manganese and bauxite, and inbound equipment for mining and the offshore oil and gas industry. 7AS Trust clears cargo, acts as ship agent and plans project moves through Takoradi for clients operating in the west.
Why route through Takoradi
For a mine in the Western or Western North regions, landing equipment at Takoradi can cut hundreds of kilometres of road haulage compared with Tema. Oil and gas operators use it as the base for offshore supply.
What we handle at Takoradi
- Clearance of mining plant, spares, reagents and consumables
- Oil and gas equipment and rig spares
- Ship agency for bulk and project vessels
- Project cargo: route surveys and abnormal-load moves to site
- Exemption entries for approved mining and petroleum projects
Tema or Takoradi?
| Consider | Tema | Takoradi |
|---|---|---|
| Container service frequency | Highest in Ghana | More limited |
| Distance to western mines | Longer road leg | Shorter road leg |
| Offshore oil and gas support | Occasional | Main base |
| Transit to the Sahel | Standard origin | Less common |
Frequently asked questions
Can you clear at Takoradi and deliver to a mine site?
Yes. We clear, plan the route and deliver to site, including abnormal loads.
Do you act as ship agent at Takoradi?
Yes, for owners, operators and charterers.
Is Takoradi slower than Tema?
Not necessarily. Clearance follows the same ICUMS process; what differs is shipping-line frequency.
