Ghana Shipping and Logistics

Domestic and international logistics providers, freight forwarders, air and ocean carriers, express shipment companies, and distributors are establishing a presence in Ghana.  

As one of the World Food Program’s logistics hubs, shipping and logistics companies in Ghana demonstrated during the Covid 19 pandemic that they can ensure the timely delivery of vital medical and humanitarian supplies to other African countries. In terms of emerging opportunities, the new African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to increase cross-border trade within Africa, creating more opportunities for commercial shipping.  Ghana’s Atlantic ports and airports - along with its experience and growing digital readiness (see below) - position it well to become a logistics hub for this increased intra-African trade. 

The 2022 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, which is compiled by the logistics industry analysis and research firm Transport Intelligence (TI), ranked Ghana 32 overall, a rise of eight positions. This was the greatest improvement in the overall rankings among all countries.  Ghana ranked fifth on the African continent for logistics after Morocco (20), Egypt (21), South Africa (24) and Kenya (28).  Ghana scored particularly high in digital readiness (5.14). Many logistics providers and investors are attracted by the extent to which Ghana has integrated technology into the cross-border movements of goods.

The adoption of technology is the leading driver of growth for logistics companies in emerging markets.  This creates an opportunity in the tech space for U.S. companies operating in the following areas: 

• operational technology
• supply chain sustainability
• advanced tech such as AI or blockchain 

For more information contact U.S. Commercial Service Ghana Commercial Specialist Jane Annan at office.accra@trade.gov or +233 (0) 30 274 1184.