The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been petiotioned by some importers to investigate the alleged removal of some 28 containers from the Tema Port.
The importers petition dated September 29, 2026, and addressed to the Commissioner-General of the GRA disclosed that the affected containers were at various stages of clearance when they were allegedly found to have been emptied, transferred, reported missing.
Parts of the petition stated, “Twenty-eight (28) containers at various stages of clearance were found to be empty, missing, transferred and/or moved out of the port without the knowledge of the owners”.
They further listed the affected containers by their respective bill of lading numbers and calling for an urgent and thorough investigation.
An official complaint had already been lodged with the Tema Regional Police Command, resulting in the arrest of some persons allegedly linked to the incident.
According to reports, the petition follows allegations of the illegal removal and diversion of containers from the Tema Port.
The information garthered disclosed the development came to light after some affected owners discovered their goods being offloaded from one of the containers into a warehouse near the GHACEM area in Tema.
The importers further disclosed they were prepared to assist the GRA and other relevant authorities with the investigation.
In other news, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has rejected claims that congestion at the Tema Port is responsible for the recent GH¢12 increase in cement prices.
GPHA detailed that the cost of bringing clinker and cement into Ghana is influenced by several operational and commercial factors, arguing that it cannot be solely due to port congestion.
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) clarification follows a statement by the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG), which linked the cement price increases to congestion at the Tema Port.
GPHA further disclosed that recent dredging has increased the depth of Berths 13 and 14, which now allows cement manufacturers to receive larger vessels.
They further urged cement manufacturers to adopt modern cargo-handling systems being introduced at the Tema Port to reduce vessel turnaround times and ease pressure on berths.
GPHA highlighted that cement pricing should be assessed against the broader supply chain, including vessel planning, trucking, cargo handling, port selection and inland transportation, rather than blaming port congestion alone.
Meanwhile, Saddick Adams, the Head of Sports at Angel Broadcasting Network (Angel FM) and morning show host, has warned President John Mahama that he will bear the consequences of the reported cement prices set to increase by GH¢12.
The broadcaster noted that the hike stems from shipment of clinker that was delayed at the port, attracting demurrage charges which importers are now seeking to recover.
Sadduck Adams argued that ordinary Ghanaians should not bear the cost of port congestion, calling on the President to instruct his ministers to act swiftly to prevent the increase.
He warned that such decisions could have political consequences, and criticised the development.
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