WASHINGTON: Executives from APM Terminals and Bolloré Transport & Logistics, the sponsors of the Tema Port expansion project, have toured the existing Meridian Port Services Terminal (MPS) inside Tema Port and the adjacent port expansion project site to inspect the progress of work. Reviewing the operations of the MPS Container Terminal, the executive delegation commended the management of MPS for the excellent operational performance. They were also impressed about Tema Port’s steady volume growth and the throughput volume handled for the month, despite February being a shorter month.
The executive delegation subsequently assured the Chief Executive Officer and management team of MPS of their respective shareholders continued support in investing in both human resources and technology to boost the terminal’s operational levels, which already ranks among the highest in Africa. On the tour of the port expansion works, the team expressed satisfaction with the progress of work thus far. The construction of the 3.85 km quay has gone 700 meters deep into the sea with 3 vessels operating on drilling, blasting and dredging to expedite work to meet the deadline. The expansion works which began in October 2016, is expected to be completed and opened up for operations by the 4th Quarter of 2019.
