The meeting focused on operational challenges that have delayed the discharge of clinker, a key raw material in cement production, for up to two or three weeks. Ghana Standards Authority dismisses reports of GH¢6 cement price hike“The cement industry is leaking financially due to mounting demurrage costs,” he said. Responding to the concerns, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, assured stakeholders that the government is fast-tracking dredging works to expand berth capacity and accommodate larger vessels. He also indicated that portions of the dredging works, particularly around Berth 14, are expected to be completed within the next one to two weeks, providing partial relief before the full completion deadline in June 2026. She stressed that inefficiencies at the port directly increase production costs, which ultimately affect cement prices on the market.

Source: GhanaWeb February 24, 2026 10:54 UTC