MPS Surpasses 2 million TEUs, Setting a New Benchmark for West Africa’s Port Industry
Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) has crossed a historic milestone, surpassing 2,000,000 TEUs on 18 November 2025, the highest throughput ever recorded in under 11 months by a container terminal in West Africa. With sustained operational momentum, MPS is on course to close the year with approximately 2.3 million TEUs, reinforcing its position as the region’s leading gateway for maritime trade.
MPS Chief Operating Officer, Mahmoud Ayoub, highlighted the significance of this achievement while pointing to even greater potential ahead:
“With tighter coordination across berth, yard, and gate operations, and smarter deployment of every machine, we’re gearing up for even faster vessel turnarounds and higher performance.”
He added that improved integration between operational zones—supported by real-time performance dashboards and predictive maintenance systems—is enabling MPS to accelerate throughput and build a unified culture of operational excellence across all teams.
Planning Manager Muhammad Rashid echoed this direction, emphasizing the role of advanced planning tools in unlocking further gains:
“We are enhancing our vessel, yard, and gate planning systems with deeper data analytics, enabling us to predict congestion before it happens, allocate equipment more accurately, and synchronize every move—from STS cranes to eRTGs and terminal trucks.”
Commenting on the terminal’s forward strategy, MPS CEO Mohamed Samara stressed that the next wave of performance improvements will be driven by precision and enhanced capability:
“This benchmark is not for us to reach; it is simply a marker on our journey. The next milestone is receiving and commissioning 15 new gantry cranes in the first half of the year (3 STS and 12 eRTGs), backed by 41 electric terminal trucks and trailers (eTTs), which will uplift the MPS Terminal 3 annual throughput capacity to 3 million TEUs.”
Mr. Samara noted that beyond equipment expansion, the integration of better data, better planning, and synchronized execution across all terminal activities will be the key to driving sustainable high performance.
The remarkable growth trajectory of MPS reflects the strong commitment of its shareholders; the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Africa Global Logistics, and APM Terminals, to invest in modern infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and the continuous development of human capability. It also highlights the dedication and professionalism of the MPS staff, whose consistent efforts ensure that Terminal 3 remains one of the most efficient and advanced facilities on the continent.
Looking ahead, MPS will continue to advance its strategy of digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and capacity expansion, enhancing Ghana’s role as a major trade gateway and driving new levels of performance across the West African maritime industry.
Source : MPS
