Ghana’s Tema and Takoradi ports will begin 24-hour operations on July 1, 2025, to boost productivity and exports under the new 24-hour economy policy.

The government is set to launch the national 24-hour economy initiative on July 1, 2025, and as part of this effort, Tema and Takoradi ports will begin operating round-the-clock. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement during the Ghana Horticulture Expo on June 11, 2025.

The President highlighted the importance of logistics and exports in Ghana’s economic transformation, stating, “We are implementing a game-changing strategy, the 24-hour economy, to unlock Ghana’s production potential across all sectors.” He added that the policy aims to boost productivity and revenue generation by promoting continuous economic activity, particularly in sectors like agribusiness and exports.

The initiative is expected to benefit the horticulture industry significantly, enabling the swift movement of perishable goods like pineapples, vegetables, and herbs from farms to international markets. “This policy will provide the framework for continued production, processing, and logistics in horticulture,” President Mahama explained. “It allows perishable goods to move swiftly from the field to international shelves, thereby minimising losses and maximising value.”

To operationalise the 24-hour services at the ports, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Agri-business, and the Ministry of Transport are working closely with key agencies, including the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the Ghana Shippers’ Council, he further disclosed.