Transit
18–26 days
Services
RoRo / Container / Shared Container
UK Loading
Tilbury
From
£1,500
Sailing frequency and operators
Fortnightly RoRo via Grimaldi WAF; weekly container. Carriers serving Tema include Grimaldi Lines, Sallaum Lines, Maersk, MSC.
Terminal and facilities
Dedicated RoRo storage yard, Ghana Standards Authority inspection bay, and CFS network in Tema for container devanning.
Customs and import
5–20% import duty plus age penalty for vehicles 10+ years (up to 50%). 15% VAT, 2.5% NHIL, 2.5% GETFund and 1% COVID levy.
See the full Ghana destination guide for documents, age limits and tax detail.
Insider tips for Tema
Engage a licensed CHIPS agent before sailing. Vehicles 10+ years old face escalating overage tax payable in cedis on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How old can a car be when imported to Ghana?
No outright age cap, but vehicles 10+ years carry escalating overage tax that can match the duty itself.
Why use Tema rather than Takoradi?
Tema has the dedicated RoRo terminal and far higher sailing frequency. Takoradi is a bulk port and has limited vehicle handling capacity.