Road Haulage In Ghana (GIMPA - Mar 09)
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An introduction and overview of the current practices and trends in the Ghanaian road transport sector
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Road Haulage In Ghana (GIMPA - Mar 09)
- 1. PREPARED BY: ZIAD HAMOUI, MSC PORT MGT. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TARZAN ENT. LTD. GIMPA, 31 MAR. 2009 ROAD HAULAGE IN GHANA: current trends and challenges
- 6. Road Network Around Ghana
- 7. Port Activity in West Africa
- 9. Total Merchandise Trade in Ghana (Source: WTO website, stat.wto.org, Aug.2008 ) 2005 2006 2007 Exports $2,802m $3,735m $4,320m Imports $5,755m $6,500m $7,980m
- 10. Total Throughput at Ghana Ports (in Tons) (source: Shipping Review, Jan - Mar 2008, vol. 10, no. 1)
- 11. Transport Hubs in Ghana Greater Accra: Tema (Main Port for Import) Accra (Major Consumer Market) Takoradi-Sekondi Hub: Takoradi Port (Main port for Export) Gateway for Western Region Kumasi-Accra-Takoradi Hub: Bulk of Internal transport Major Trade Network Connects to rest of Ghana & Region
- 15. SWOT Analysis of the Transport Industry STRENGTHES OPPORTUNITIES Minimum Start-up Costs Readily Available Broad Range of Associated Services Strong Platform for Diversification Increasing Trade Through Ghana Oil Boom-Related Increased Spending Regulation of other Cash Crops Consolidation within Supply Chains Implementation of IT WEAKNESSES THREATS Low Barriers of Entry Low Regulation Barely Profitable Work Ethics Practice in Favor of Small Businesses Rising Overhead Costs Illegal Backlogging Industry Double Standards in Regulations Global Recession
- 19. Tabulated Cost Increases (note: rate changes apply for period between 01-Jan-2006 & 01-Jan-2009) Rate Change 1 Rate Change 2 Rate Change 3 % Change DIESEL 0.71 GHC/L 1.19 GHC/L 0.89 GHC/L 24% WELDING GAS - 4.74 GHC/M3 5.61 GHC/M3 19% TYRES - 230 GHC/TYRE 300 GHC/TYRE 30% ENGINE OIL - 319 GHC/DRUM 335.5 GHC/DRUM 5% PORT TOLL 5.5 GHC/TRUCK 6.0 GHC/TRUCK 6.6 GHC/TRUCK 20% PORT LICENSE 455 GHC/YEAR 500 GHC/YEAR 575 GHC/YEAR 25% EURO FOREX RATE 1.20 $/EURO 1.50 $/EURO 1.32 $/EURO 10% MIN. WAGE 1.60 GHC/DAY 1.90 GHC/DAY 2.25 GHC/DAY 40% GHC FOREX RATE 0.94 GHC/$US 0.99 GHC/$US 1.25 GHC/$US 33% FREIGHT 2.7 GHC/TON 2.9 GHC/TON 3.8 GHC/TON 40%
- 21. Hinterland Access in West Africa
- 30. Checklist Before Dispatch STICKERS BRAKES TYRE CONDITION OIL LEVEL LIGHTS FUEL LEVEL MILEAGE
- 41. Advantages of Standardization OPERATIONAL ADV. MANAGERIAL ADV. CORPORATE ADV. Interchangeable Parts Bookkeeping is easier Fewer Suppliers Bulk Purchases Possible Decision-Making is faster Better Image Lower Inventory Comparing Performance Better Finance Options Better Dispatch Control Reducing Losses
- 47. Future Road Network in West Africa
- 50. Diversification Alternatives Transport Company Fixed Assets Human Resources Mobile Equipment Capital Construction Real-Estate Development Stevedoring Trade
- 56. ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME VISIT OUR WEBSITES: WWW.TARZAN.COM.GH WWW.BLUEGALLERY.COM.GH THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TIME
Editor's Notes
- Saturday, October 3, 2009 GIMPA Lecture Road Haulage in Ghana: Current Trends and Challenges
- Tema-Aflao-Lome, Southern Togo Takoradi-ELUBO, Southern Ivory Coast (M) Kumasi-NIABLE, Central Ivory Coast (m) Unsafe Sunyani-Berekum-AOUYAKROU, Central Ivory Coast (M) Saturday, October 3, 2009 GIMPA Lecture Road Haulage in Ghana: Current Trends and Challenges
- See Figure Above Saturday, October 3, 2009 GIMPA Lecture Road Haulage in Ghana: Current Trends and Challenges