The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has signed an off-taker agreement with MES Logistics to revitalise Ghana’s railway sector and strengthen freight transportation.
Speaking to the media, Mr Nikpe explained that the partnership will enable cargo to be moved by rail, decongesting ports and major roads.
He noted that shifting freight to the rail network will lower logistics costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce road accidents involving heavy trucks.
The agreement includes the acquisition and deployment of two locomotives and 20 wagons.
The Minister described this as a sound economic investment that will support industrial growth and generate sustainable revenue through efficient operations and proper maintenance.
He urged the Ghana Railway Development Authority and its partners to manage these assets prudently to ensure financial sustainability and the continued expansion of rail services nationwide.
Mr Nikpe reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to transforming the railway industry into a key driver of economic growth, trade facilitation, and national development.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana