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“The government is putting in quite a shift with the modernization and expansion of the Takoradi and Tema ports. The port developments will come with a lot of business expansion and job opportunities, but still, many threats exist. Stiff competition from Abidjan is threatening our dominance in the maritime business. Togo is also doing a lot of things right with their free trade ports. To compete globally we have to look beyond just facilities and look into our technological and business sophistication. We have done well so far as a country and we are coming into even more advancement. Our government has to put in measures to ensure that we boost productivity and optimize our business processes so that we can accelerate our gains and realize our full potential. The maritime industry is a big revenue earner for our country. We, therefore, must secure it through efficient and fast processes to avoid any losses”. Raymond Adiepena, CEO of Seabird Ghana lauds government expansion of ports and urges it to put in measures that boost productivity and safety Source:www.africalive.net/article/ghana-at-the-crossroads/