Product definition
Intermodal products or Inland services are focused on connecting our customers containerized ocean, rail or Supply Chain Management business with landside locations such as container yards, factories, depots and warehouses and thereby enabling an End to End coverage of the containerized supply chains. This is done by truck, barge, rail or a combination of these.
Why choose Maersk
- Limited Demurrage & Detention Exposure
- Limited Container Deposit exposure
- Reefer Expertise with dedicated technical experts & gensets
- Limited exposure on terminal charges
- Strong global presence and network
- Ability to offer CHB alongside trucking
- Solid relationship with terminal operators
Product definition
In Tema, we have a well-built Inland Container Terminal/ Depot which is located opposite the Meridian Port Service (MPS) new Terminal 3. The space is approximately 35,000 square meters. This facility is available to store import cleared containers from MPS to prevent further demurrage and detention accruing on those containers. We are open 24/7 to receive, handle and store Customers' full export container (Dry & Reefer) and available stuffing area for onsite loading/stuffing to enable customers process all their Customs documents in wait of the vessel's arrival. Their container is weighed and Certified VGM Certificate issued without stress. as an Insurance.
Why choose Maersk
- 24-hour security of containers in APMT's custody
- Superior reefer handling expertise
- Depot location, offering proximity to the new Port (MPS)
- Full-fledged container logistics capability with owned & fully controlled equipment
- Strict adherence to Safety Standards
- Competitive Pricing
- 24/7 depot operations
- It is a man free Depot with all safety protocols observed
Depot Service
APM Terminals Depot is located right opposite new port (MPS Terminal 3) and adjacent Djata Cement in route to Wilmar Africa. We are focused on providing end to end solutions being it port to door service or door to port service. We have tailor made solutions along customers containerised supply chain. We provide solutions for clients whose business have to do with Export, Empty and Cleared Import units.
Procedure
For release of containers, customers are entreated to forward emails of released haulage orders received from gh.export@maersk.com to GNAAPMTTMA@APMTERMINALS.COM and copy GNAAPMTDEPOT@APMTERMINALS.COM with driver and truck details.
For dropping of units at the Depot, send a mail to GNAAPMTDEPOT@APMTERMINALS.COM with container details and other special instructions for containers to be received.
Documentations required
For invoice request
- Share Container drop off waybill
- Name of vessel containers are to be loaded on
Evacuation Request
- Customs Declaration
- APMT invoice & receipt
- Terminal (GPHA/MPS) permit
Includes transportation from vendors to the port of shipment, and from discharge port to the point of stripping the ocean container by truck. From Takoradi and Tema, Maersk offers Through Bills of Ladings (TBLs) services to Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. The inland haulage is handled by our dedicated execustion team who has efficient dedicated trucks with focus on service delivery and safety.
Moving inland cargoes via Tema offers many advantages:
- An integrated Maersk solution. Offices are well connected for easy communication and problem solving
- Developed, proven and successful product. Efficient and safe delivery.
- Competitive pricing, both compared to local market and neighbouring countries.
- Fast and effective In-house Maersk Customs Services including border clearance at the exit points.
- Only 3 working days required for loading out of port.
- Daily reporting/tracking on all shipments via Tema and Takoradi.
- Short transit times with safe, reliable and well conditioned trucks.
- Dedicated team, both in office and on the field.
- Maersk Ghana office is bi-lingual and can also handle documents in French.
