Tema (GHTEM)
Ghana
General info
address
PO Box 488, Tema, Ghana
EMAIL
atorkornoo@ghanaports.net
website
www.ghanaports.gov.gh
cororate office
PO Box 488, Tema, Ghana
ANNUAL CARGO TONNAGE
12.2 million
ANNUAL CONTAINER VOLUME
782502 TEU
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The Port of Tema lies on the shores of the Gulf of Guinea in southeastern Ghana. About 29 kilometers east-northeast of Accra, the country’s Capital. Tema is one of two deep-water ports in Ghana, and it is the largest seaport. In 2005, about 209 thousand people lived in the Port of Tema.
Inland service data
Major towns near seaport
Tema, Nungua, Teshie, Madina, Accra, Aburi, Akropong, Nsawam, Koforidua, Suhum, Winneba, Asamankese, Swedru, Kibi, Apam, Mumford, Begoro, Anloga, Akwatia, Kade
Carrier mapping
List of main shipping lines serving the port
CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MOL, MSC, ZIM
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Export requirements
Country Requirements & Restrictions
There are no unique Country Requirements / Restrictions for this port.You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.
Forms & Certificates
There are no unique Forms / Certificates required for this port.You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.
Key Customs Facts
There are no unique customs formalities for this port. You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.
Import requirements
Country Requirements & Restrictions
Prohibited
• Illegal drugs
• Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Counterfeit money
• Pornographic material
• Diseased animals and animal carcasses
• Plants and seeds – unless permission has been obtained
• Foreign soil
Restricted
• Any cats, dogs or other animals being imported will require an Import permit from the Veterinary Head Office in Accra. Travellers will need to provide a veterinarian good health and rabies inoculation certificate alongside a copy of the import permit for the pet to be allowed entry into the country.
• Arms and ammunition legally entering the country will require a special permit from the ministry of the interior.
• Poultry products from certain countries will require permission from the Ministries of Trade and Agriculture.
• Live Plants and plant products will require a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture
Any rough or uncut diamonds will need a licence from the Ministry of Finance.
Forms & Certificates
Documents Required for Household Goods and Personal Effects -
Copy of valid Passport with Entry Visa
Packing list
Original Bill of Lading (OBL) - no Express Release / Air Waybill (AWB)
Detailed valued inventory French, signed and dated by the shipper
Work permit (issued by Ministry of Labor)
Certificate of First Settlement (issued by Immigration)
Work Visa
Fiche Electronique de Renseignements a l (FERI)
Documents Required for Motor vehicles
Original Registration Card
Copy of Purchase Invoice
OBL / AWB
Non-sale Certificate
Key Customs Facts
There are no unique customs formalities for this port. You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.
