By Juliet Aguiar Dugbartey, TakoradiGhana has recorded a significant milestone in its maritime and extractive industries with the successful berthing of the largest bulk carrier ever to dock at the Port of Takoradi. This development positions Port Takoradi as a strategic hub for bulk mineral exports in the sub-region and reinforces Ghana’s competitiveness in the global manganese market. In addition, GPHA developed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide the vessel’s berthing and loading, further strengthening safety standards and operational efficiency. The Director-Port Takoradi, Captain James Richmond Quayson, said this successful berthing confirms the port’s enhanced capacity following years of strategic investment. Captain Quayson attributed the achievement largely to the Port Expansion Programme launched in 2015, which has transformed Takoradi into the largest dry bulk port in the sub-region.