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The million-dollar problem sitting offshore: Why Ghana’s cement makers are adding GH¢12 to every bag

By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
The million-dollar problem sitting offshore: Why Ghana’s cement makers are adding GH¢12 to every bag

The core message from Ghana’s cement makers is collaborative: addressing port congestion will eliminate the demurrage burden and the need for the surcharge.

Clinker, the key raw material required for cement production, took around seven days to clear port at the beginning of the year.

Beyond the GH¢12 adjustment, industry stakeholders are appealing for broader inter-agency collaboration to resolve the port bottleneck.

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