MPS Terminal, a publicprivate partnership by Bolloré Africa Logistics, has taken delivery of nine gantry cranes at the Tema Port container terminal in Ghana. The cranes are capable of recognising each container’s position in real time and can lift up to 40 tonnes, says Mohamed Samara, CEO at MPS Terminal. “Once the cranes are up and running, the terminal will be able to unload ships at a faster pace and benefit from 25% more storage capacity,” he added. MPS Terminal has already initiated a training programme for port personnel to learn how to operate these new cranes. “Through this capital investment we’re demonstrating the commitment made by MPS Terminal and Bolloré Africa Logistics to develop the Tema Port and Ghana as a whole. We’re pulling out all the stops to ensure the country continues to enjoy positive growth and quickly becomes an economic development model for Africa,” said Samara.
