Ghana has set its sights on becoming a continental leader in green shipping, with calls to develop a West Africa–Europe green corridor powered by clean energy and anchored by Tema and Takoradi ports. This bold vision was outlined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Prof. Ransford Gyampo, at the Ghana Green Corridors: Consortium Incubation Workshop in Accra.
The forum, jointly organised by the GSA, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in collaboration with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and with support from the Ministry of Transport, brought together key stakeholders in shipping, energy, and logistics. Its purpose was to chart a coordinated pathway for decarbonising Ghana’s maritime sector. The discussions focused on translating the green corridor vision into actionable strategies that reduce emissions, lower costs for shippers, attract investment, and position Gero Carbon Shippinghana as a leader in sustainable shipping in Africa.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the climate clock is ticking. The oceans are watching. Let this workshop be remembered not for the conversations we had, but for the commitments we made and the actions we took,” Prof. Gyampo declared.
He stressed that Ghana’s abundant renewable resources such as solar power, wind energy, and the emerging potential of green hydrogen provide the foundation for a transformative role in global shipping. According to him, the establishment of a green corridor linking Ghana to Europe would not only cut emissions but also attract new industries, foreign investment, and position the country’s ports as benchmarks for sustainable logistics.
Prof. Gyampo added that vision alone is not enough, urging coordinated national policies, smart infrastructure investments, and close collaboration among government, ship owners, freight forwarders, energy providers, and technology innovators.
The Deputy Minister of Transport, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, noted that government’s commitment to making green shipping a reality is evident in President Mahama’s decision to establish the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, with a dedicated Minister for Climate Change. She stressed that the green shipping initiative is not merely a concept but a transformative commitment to reimagining how goods are transported, connecting member states safely while protecting the environment.
For his part, the Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali, expressed optimism that Ghana will be able to meet the global target of fully transitioning to green shipping with zero emissions by 2050, in line with the goals of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
A highlight of the forum was a panel discussion that brought together key industry players. The Ghana Shippers’ Authority was represented by Mrs. Rhodalyn Djanitey, while the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center was represented by Beatrice Malnati, Gitte Livbjerg, and Bismark Acheampong. The Ghana Maritime Authority was represented by Ishac Numbo Sumabe.
The session explored how to turn Ghana’s green shipping ambitions into practical strategies that lower costs for shippers, safeguard the environment, and strengthen the country’s long-term competitiveness in zero-carbon shipping.
