Shipping Cars to Port of Tema, Tema
Ghana · UN/LOCODE GHTEM
The Port of Tema, just east of Accra, is Ghana's largest port and the country's primary vehicle-import gateway, operated by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority alongside the Meridian Port Services container terminal. It is well known among UK shippers for its established used-vehicle trade, particularly for right-hand drive cars serving Ghana's growing private and commercial vehicle market.. See our shipping to Ghana guide or request a quote.
Services
RORO, Container (FCL & shared)
Transit Time
16–22 days from Southampton or Tilbury via West Africa RORO/container rotations
UK Ports
Southampton, Tilbury
Region
Africa
Overview
The Port of Tema, just east of Accra, is Ghana's largest port and the country's primary vehicle-import gateway, operated by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority alongside the Meridian Port Services container terminal. It is well known among UK shippers for its established used-vehicle trade, particularly for right-hand drive cars serving Ghana's growing private and commercial vehicle market.
Terminal & Vessel Facilities
Tema has dedicated RORO berths and container yards, with Meridian Port Services (MPS) operating an expanded, semi-automated container terminal alongside the older multipurpose port facilities used mainly for RORO and breakbulk vehicle cargo.
Typical Transit Time from the UK
16–22 days from Southampton or Tilbury via West Africa RORO/container rotations.
UK departure ports served: Southampton, Tilbury.
Customs & Clearance Notes
Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division) applies import duty, VAT and the ECOWAS levy, with additional taxes tied to vehicle age via the Environmental and Overage Vehicle levies — vehicles over 10 years old attract a higher overage penalty. A Bill of Lading, invoice and Ghana Customs classification (via the ICUMS system) must be filed before arrival.
Collection & Storage
Free storage at Tema is typically 4–7 days before demurrage begins. We recommend pre-clearing your ICUMS customs classification and confirming the applicable overage vehicle levy before the vessel departs the UK, since duty disputes are the most common cause of delay at Tema.