Meridian Port Services, Portchain automate schedule updates for streamlined berth process

Two years after implementing Portchain Connect, Meridian Port Services (MPS) continues to refine its berth alignment processes with shipping lines.

Through a successful integration, Portchain now provides MPS with automatic berth schedule updates, enhancing efficiency and coordination with carrier customers. By leveraging Portchain Connect, MPS improves the accuracy and speed of berth alignment through digital handshakes and secure data exchange.

Portchain supports MPS in streamlining...

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MPS invests US$53 million in Tema box terminal equipment

Meridian Port Services (MPS) has signed a purchase agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited (ZPMC) to equip its Terminal 3 in the Port of Tema with 15 new gantry cranes, including three ship-to-shore (STS) and 12 electrified rubber-tired gantry (eRTG) cranes.

This US$53.31 million investment is expected to enhance operations and capacity at the African terminal of MPS, a joint venture between Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) (30%), APM Terminals (35%) and Bolloré...

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Tema container terminal agreement’s renegotiation

The Maritime and Dockworkers’ Union (MDU) has called on the government to renegotiate the concession agreement with the Meridian Port Services (MPS) for the construction of the new container terminal at the Tema Port.

It said the concession agreement did not inure to the benefit of the country and would lead to a reduction of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) container related businesses from $105 million to $30 million with a resultant loss of more than 1,400 jobs for the Authority.

The...

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