YILPORT Holding Accelerates Growth in Ghana’s Western Corridor with 2 Mobile Harbor Cranes at Takoradi
YILPORT Holding continues to strengthen Ghana’s Western Corridor with targeted operational investments at YILPORT ATSL-Takoradi, supporting both immediate capacity needs and long-term terminal transformation.
As part of this ongoing development program, two additional Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHCs), have arrived at YILPORT ATSL-Takoradi in Ghana on Sunday, April 12th. With this delivery, ATSL’s mobile harbor crane fleet has increased to 5 units, significantly enhancing vessel handling capacity, berth productivity, and operational resilience. As part of YILPORT Holding’s operational excellence and terminal development program in Ghana, this fleet expansion supports higher productivity levels, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced service reliability across port operations, reinforcing the terminal’s capacity to handle growing cargo volumes including transshipment containers and supporting the terminal’s increasing operational momentum.
Since commencing operations on September 4th,2024, YILPORT ATSL-Takoradi has recorded consistent year-on-year growth, effectively doubling throughput levels. This performance has been supported by rising trade demand and increased vessel calls.
TRANSITION TOWARD A MODERN CONTAINER TERMINAL MODEL
In parallel with immediate capacity expansion, YILPORT is executing a structured terminal transformation roadmap. 6 units of Ship-to-Shore (STS) quay cranes and Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes are currently under tender. And, we have ordered 15 E-RTG cranes from Kone Cranes to be delivered in 16-20 months. Operations are planned to transition to a full STS-RTG container terminal model within the next two years.
This phased approach combines short-term flexibility through mobile equipment with long-term infrastructure development, Takoradi in line with global container terminal standards.
LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO GHANA
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Yüksel YILDIRIM, Owner, Chairman and CEO of YILPORT Holding said:
“As I committed in February 2026, I am delivering on that commitment with the addition of two mobile harbor cranes at Takoradi. The arrival of these two additional mobile harbor cranes represents a concrete milestone in our long-term commitment to Takoradi and the development of Ghana’s Western Corridor.
Our approach is structured and deliberate. We are not simply increasing capacity through equipment deployment; we are building a terminal system that delivers consistent efficiency, operational reliability, and globally aligned performance standards.
At the same time, these investments are part of a broader transformation roadmap. While mobile equipment allows us to respond rapidly to current market demand, our transition toward a full STS–RTG container terminal model will elevate Takoradi to the same operational level as leading international ports.
We see Takoradi not only as a national asset, but as a strategic regional gateway. Its location, hinterland connectivity, and expansion potential position it as a competitive corridor for landlocked economies such as Mali and Burkina Faso. Our role is to unlock that potential through disciplined investment and execution."
Mr. Erhan ÇİLOĞLU Deputy CEO of YILPORT Holding and Chairman of YILPORT ATSL-Takoradi stated that:
“Our objective is clear: to develop Takoradi into a competitive, efficient, and future‑ready deep‑sea multipurpose terminal. We believe that consistent investment, strong collaboration with our partners, and adherence to global standards are the foundations for sustainable port development in Ghana.”
