Takoradi
Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Pexels.
About Takoradi
Takoradi is Ghana's western port, serving the country's mining and offshore energy regions and handling bulk exports alongside a smaller container operation than Tema's. It is the closer gateway for cargo bound for western Ghana and the interior towards Kumasi. Container sailing frequency is lower than at Tema, so schedule usually decides between them.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Takoradi — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 16–22 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Ghana lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Takoradi, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Takoradi, Western Region
- Country
- Ghana
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- GHTKD
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 16–22 days
What to know about Takoradi
- Serves western Ghana and the mining regions
- Bulk and offshore energy traffic alongside containers
- Closer than Tema for cargo heading to Kumasi and the west
- Lower container sailing frequency than Tema
Same country
Other ports in Ghana
We also ship to one other port in Ghana.
Moving cargo through Takoradi? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.