James Richmond Quayson, Director of Takoradi Port, has described 2025 as a strong year for the port, highlighting significant growth in vessel calls, cargo throughput, and container traffic between January and November.

Speaking at a media soirée in Takoradi, he revealed that the port recorded a total of 867 vessel calls during this period, up from 695 in the same period in 2024—a growth of approximately 24.75 per cent. Quayson noted that the figure even surpasses the total vessel calls for the entire 2024 year, which stood at 770.

He attributed the performance to increased activity from offshore support vessels, which rose from 253 calls last year to 427 in the current period. “It means the port is experiencing higher traffic, and with the management we have in place, we anticipate even more growth,” he said.

The Director reported that total cargo throughput from January to November reached 10.3 million metric tonnes, compared with 9.4 million metric tonnes over the same period in 2024. Transit cargo also exceeded expectations, recording 25,000 metric tonnes against a forecast of around 2,000 metric tonnes, while container traffic showed remarkable growth.

Quayson highlighted other milestones for the year, including the successful implementation of the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, which has been in effect since July 2025.

Looking ahead to 2026, he stated that the port would adopt more efficient strategies to further boost traffic and create job opportunities for the youth.

He also praised the media partnership, urging journalists to share positive stories about the port to support its operations and contribute to sustainable development.

Desmond Cudjoe, Chairman of the Western Regional Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), commended Takoradi Port’s management for the annual end-of-year engagement, noting that it would strengthen collaboration between the port and the media.