Tema
Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Pexels.
About Tema
Tema sits just east of Accra and handles the great majority of Ghana's container traffic. Expanded terminal capacity has made it noticeably more reliable than some neighbouring West African gateways, and it is increasingly used for cargo that would once have routed elsewhere in the region. Its closeness to Accra makes port-to-door delivery unusually predictable for the region.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Tema — 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 Tema, 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
- Tema, Greater Accra
- Country
- Ghana
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- GHTEM
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 16–22 days
What to know about Tema
- Handles the majority of Ghanaian container traffic
- Expanded terminal capacity has improved reliability
- Short and predictable delivery leg to Accra
- Increasingly used as a regional alternative gateway
Moving cargo through Tema? 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.