🇬🇭 Tema · Greater Accra Region

Shipping to Tema
from the USA

Tema Port is Ghana’s largest seaport and the arrival point for nearly all of our ocean freight — barrels, containers, and vehicles land here about 25 km east of Accra.

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Sending Goods to Tema

Tema is where the ocean side of Ghana shipping happens. Almost every barrel, container, and car we move by sea from the US arrives at Tema Port, roughly 25 km east of central Accra, in about 28–35 days. Customs clearance is completed at the port before goods are released. If you need speed instead, air freight to the nearby Kotoka International Airport in Accra is the faster alternative for smaller, urgent shipments.

Tema at a Glance

🚢 Ocean Freight✈️ Air Freight
Arrives AtTema Port (direct)Kotoka Airport, Accra (≈30 km)
Transit Time28–35 days5–7 business days
Starting RateFrom $60From $10/lb
Best ForBarrels, appliances, vehiclesElectronics, documents, urgent items

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Port Process, Customs & Demurrage

When your shipment reaches Tema Port, VoltaHaul coordinates customs clearance and the required import documentation. Once cleared, goods can be collected at the port or delivered onward into Tema, Ashaiman, Sakumono, and the wider Greater Accra area. It’s worth arranging prompt pickup after clearance — ports charge storage and demurrage fees once free time lapses, so we notify your consignee as soon as the shipment is ready to release.

Ways to Ship to Tema

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Ocean Freight
Barrels & bulk to Tema Port, from $60
✈️
Air Freight
5–7 days to Kotoka, Accra, from $10/lb
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Barrel Shipping
55-gallon drums, customs included
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Car Shipping
RoRo & container, from $1,400
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Door-to-Door
US pickup to Ghana delivery

Shipping to Tema — FAQ

Is Tema the main port for shipping to Ghana?

Yes. Tema Port is Ghana’s largest and busiest seaport, and it’s the arrival point for the great majority of ocean freight from the US — barrels, shared containers, full containers, and vehicles. It sits about 25 km east of central Accra.

How long does ocean freight to Tema take?

Ocean freight typically reaches Tema Port in about 28–35 days from the US cutoff, from $250 per barrel. After arrival, customs clearance is completed at the port before your goods are released.

What are demurrage and storage charges at Tema?

Ports allow a limited amount of free time after a shipment arrives; beyond that, storage and demurrage fees apply. VoltaHaul notifies your consignee as soon as the shipment clears so it can be collected promptly and those extra charges are avoided.

Can vehicles be collected at Tema Port?

Yes. Cars shipped RoRo or in a container arrive at Tema Port, where import duty is assessed and clearance is completed before release. Rates start at $1,400 for the ocean leg depending on the vehicle and method.

Other Ghana Destinations

We deliver across Ghana. Shipping from the US instead? See all US cities we ship from →

📍
Accra
Capital delivery via Kotoka air and Tema ocean.
📍
Kumasi
Ashanti Region — Tema arrival plus onward trucking.
📍
Takoradi
Western Region delivery and port options.

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