The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has introduced enhanced operational measures to address the significant landside congestion currently being experienced at the Port of Tema. The congestion has been attributed to a sharp increase in import traffic, rising volumes of empty containers awaiting export, and road traffic challenges within and around the port enclave. The GPHA said it was also optimising yard utilisation and traffic management processes to improve cargo flow and maximise available terminal capacity. It appealed to importers, clearing agents and cargo owners to expedite the clearance and evacuation of their consignments to help reduce congestion within the port. GPHA management said it was closely monitoring the situation and would continue to implement the necessary interventions to restore normal operating conditions as quickly as possible.