For years, Ghana’s ports have been the heartbeat of trade in West Africa. Tema and Takoradi are not just entry points for goods; they are lifelines for businesses, jobs, and government revenue. But today, that heartbeat is under strain. A coalition of freight forwarders, customs agents, and traders announced a four-day nationwide strike that brought operations at Tema Port to a standstill. No duty payments, no cargo clearance, no movement.