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Practical, in-depth guides on sourcing, freight, customs clearance and vehicle importation — written by the team that clears cargo at Tema every week. Open any article to read the full guide.
Sourcing from China: what Ghanaian importers should know in 2026
How to find a genuine factory, price a shipment correctly and avoid the three mistakes that cost first-time importers the most money.
How to reduce delays at Tema Port with better documentation
Most demurrage bills are self-inflicted. Here is the document pack that clears fast, and the five errors that hold containers.
Vehicle importation from Japan and the USA — a complete guide
Auction sourcing, RoRo versus container, age penalties and the real cost of landing a car in Tema.
5 ways to protect yourself against supplier fraud
Fake factories, hijacked email threads and 'quality drift' between the sample and the container — and the controls that stop each one.
LCL vs FCL: choosing the right ocean freight option
Where the breakeven really sits, and the hidden costs of shared containers that quotations rarely show.
When air freight makes financial sense
Air costs more per kg but less in working capital. Here is the simple calculation that tells you which is cheaper for your business.