Ghana Link clarifies Transportand Roads Minister’s visit to Tema port and functionality of weighbridges
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd wishes to address the recent publication by Daily Graphic on its X formally Twitter page regarding the visit of the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Governs Agbodza, and the Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, to the Tema Port.
The report, which suggests that the weighbridge system under the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) was “non-operational,” is inaccurate and misleading. Ghana Link would like to categorically state that:
The weighbridges at Tema Port were and are fully operational even at the time of the visit. The assertion that the system was inactive is false.
The Minister’s inquiry was about enforcement, not functionality. Hon. Nikpe observed that some trucks were bypassing the weighbridges and sought clarification on why not all vehicles were being weighed.
Ghana Link’s response: The process is currently in the piloting phase, which is why certain trucks were not yet required to pass through the weighbridges. This measured approach ensures a free flow of traffic and smooth transition as the system moves toward full-scale implementation soon.
Handling overloaded vehicles: Ghana Link explained that Customs was seeking to engage with Ghana Highway Authority with Port Authorities to establish a seamless data-sharing mechanism on axle weight compliance once the system is fully live.
Ghana Link remains committed to ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance within Ghana’s trade and logistics ecosystem. We urge media outlets to engage in fact-based reporting to avoid misinformation that could undermine public confidence in national infrastructure initiatives.
