Ghana Tema Port Disaster | Prepare To Fight!
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- Shipping to Ghana is no joke. Be prepared to fight.
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Sister, your experience at Tema port will not surprise anyone who's ever done business there. In fact, the extortion doesn't only happen to those of you from the Diaspora; Ghanaian citizens go through the same treatment, if not worse. My advice to those who don't have a trustworthy clearing agent is this -- do door-to-door shipping instead, if possible. For that, you pay the shipper here in the States and wait for your items to be delivered to you at home in Ghana. The mess at the port is not for the faint of heart. Kudos to you for standing your ground and refusing to feed their greed!
I'm really learning from the feedback. I'm so happy for channel like these not sugar coating anything all reality/ facts /receipts 👏🏽 to proof. Thank you Mz Bahamian Goddess. Just love her transparency
You are right...door-to-door shipping is the way to go. I just had a 40 ft container shipped door to door. The only thing I did was tip the guys who off loaded my furniture and put it in my apartment and that was optional...but the decent thing to do.
Sis, thank you for exposing this disgusting corruption in Ghana.
I am so sick of the BS. The government over there should be ashamed for promoting Ghana.
I am Ghanaian and I cannot begin to tell you the problems I have had with my land over there. Total hell and I have now given up.
But I respect your strength and resilience. Ghana is not for the faint hearted.
The status quo is unacceptable and my question to you is what are you willing to do about it?
Always do Door To Door.
I will definitely look into the door to door option
Several individuals told me to when I'm ready
Alternatively, for your own piece of mind, choose Door to Door; this way, you will not even need to travel to the port-instead, you can sit in the comfort of your own house and have your items delivered to you.
So so so sorry for this experience! Glad you got everything and you are educating folks! I ship stuff to Ghana every three months, both from the U. S. And from China. I have been doing this for 5 years. I have NEVER gone to Tema Port for anything. Would never go there even if you paid me. As so many people have said, you can do door to door and avoid this. Like everything else you have to do your due diligence on a US shipper who has agents and contacts at the port who will clear the shipment/grease palms whatever and deliver your items to your house or a pick up location in Greater Accra. It may require some trail and error so I advise folks to do a small shipment first like a barrel and see how it goes before you go with larger shipments. I would never advise anybody to go to Tema Port . Both Ghanaian and non Ghanaian.
So, which port do you use?
I ship out of Baltimore, Maryland. I would advise folks, if you are in the East Coast and mid west go to your local African grocery store and ask around and get recommendations. Some shippers even advertise there and leave their business cards. I suspect this is the same case in the West Coast.
I like the way you handled those greedy officers, Ghana is for all us so don't let anyone deceive you and go scout free, what you did there contributes massively in building a better Ghana, God bless you dear
This was me 2years ago. Then some of the port supervisors literally took a bag of rice and tomato paste, oil etc from my stuff because they “gotta eat”. So door to door for me from now on .
You are an Angel of The Most High. Thank you so very much for sharing your experiences.
You are so 🙏🏾
As a Ghanaian, we go through it every time .
Thank you for this much-needed information.
Glad it was helpful!
@@Mz.BahamianGoddess
Unfortunately you did everything wrong and broadcast on TH-cam what you shouldn't have done.
For personal effects, always use DOOR-TO-DOOR service. The agents would pick up your container from your US house and drop it to your Ghana house, cutting out all the hassle. You don't go to the port.
This is the service you should have used and suggest to your viewers.
Some African Americans do all the wrong things in the process of moving to Ghana. They then go on TH-cam to cry "Scam Ghana" when they face problems.
@@bowgate3817 Exactly especially AA women who have the "I'm independent/ don't nee no man" mentality chale
Welcome to GHANA MY MOTHERLAND! Greetings from West Lafayette, Indiana to my fellow Ghanaians and all Purdue University, WL, students.
Hi my sister, you could have used the Door to Door shipping agents for a hustle free👈🏽.. they collect from your house in the US and bring it to your house in Ghana without you going to the port. These are the agents Ghanaians living in the US and UK uses and I use them as well from London UK.
Thanks 🙏🏾
Thanks for the tip
Samuel what is the name of the agent or company you use on the Ghana side?
I’m so happy that you were transparent with us. Thank you 🙏🏾
Sis thanks very much for this video i think for me the rose tinted glasses are very well off. I'm seeing more and more videos about the realities of Ghana on ground. My eyes are fully opened thanks for sharing once again . Much Love
You are so welcome
Danny, there are Ghanaians littered all over the U.S, so why is it that when AAs are traveling to GHANA, GHANA, a foreign country that you've never lived in, they don't bother to ask any Ghanaian, how they ship stuff home to Ghana??!! Simple!! Foreigners all over the world these days ship stuff to their countries every day, and no one goes to the ports to do anything. Going to the port by yourself to clear anything, is such an "ancient" thing!! There are Ghanaian agents in the states, and all over Europe who will ship your items to Ghana, they will pick up the packages from your house, to your Ghana address, literally door-to - door!! This is been around for about 20yrs now, so I don't know how and where u got this idea to deal with all this mess and hassle!! Why didn't u ask any GHANAIAN HOW THEY SHIP ITEMS TO THEIR COUNTRY!! You cannot be traveling to a foreign country, and don't ask anyone from there, for information on how things are done?!!!! Even to South America, Central America, etc., are all doing door-to-door shipping, not just Ghana!!! Do your due dilligence!
I am so sorry you had to go through such a traumatic experience. Unfortunately, due to lack of accountability and the fact that people continue to pay these extortion fees, this problem will not change. The government knows what's going on at the port yet ......
Easier said than done, your courageous act override their extortion. May God guide you through
I also think part of the problem is when people visit other countries they go there flaunting, flashy, over paying and over tipping .It has created the stigma that we all have a lot of money and they can charge us what they like. That’s one of the biggest things I see when people travel abroad.
I think they do the same thing to locals when clearing from harbor
@@edwardadu9338 they definitely do but they will charge people from the states more…. There is a price for locals and a price for people from abroad in many areas of business
Its norms here. The port is corrupted whether local or foreigner
@@neneonyame4824 seems to be the norm in many places.. gotta grease that palm which Sucks cause they know people need there ish. I wonder what happens is people don’t claim their stuff in time or can’t pay. Do they just have dibs and take what they want amongst themselves?
@@barbaydian261 Boy these people tink I sky-larking 😝...but seriously, I am in the process of shipping and I could've used a company called, "MayFlower" which handles the entire process...getting the container, loading it, shipping it and clearing customs in Ghana. The problem is, they are way more expensive...so I'm using an agent...there were some minor issues, but it's all good now. Hopefully, there will be no issues in Ghana as it is door-to-door...this port needs to be cleaned up.
This is so common…been hearing the similar story about shipping to Ghana 🇬🇭 since 2017.
Thanks for the transparency sis .I appreciate it.We who are moving to Africa really need those information so we can make certain decision and prepare ourselves for those scammers. I am glad every thing worked out and you eventually got all your things.Blessings.
Good for you goddess!!
They too bright with their fuckery! We not having it! Those relocating to the continent shouldn’t have to deal with that! Much respect⚡️ stay safe 🙏🏾
OMG sis I am exhausted just hearing your port struggle., so sorry. This should be escalated to the government level. They need a standard at the port. And why you have to pay to get into the port when you are there to get your items; don't get that. I couldn't, I would need an agent to handle all. Lord!
Im from Orlando florida ...ill be headed to ghana next month. Thanks for info
Safe travels
Not for anything but I feel like the agents there and the people in the port grease each other’s palms because all the back and forth and adjusting the amount is suspect. If you can’t show me on paper what I owe and how I don’t believe it. The plan was to wear you down and make you tired of the wait and pay. It’s horrible that ports in many countries do this
I am so sorry for your experience. I went through the same thing in 2021. I too refused to pay. The agent and the custom officers are in bed with each other. You described their disgusting behaviour perfectly. Same play book.
I had a girlfriend who had a work computer shipped to Tanzania. She did not buy the computer; it was a work computer. They wanted to charge her at the port the full price of the computer. She told them to keep it! And left it with them! I tell people not to ship items to Tanzania. It is customary to lie in business is what a Tanzanian told me.
Omg that’s crazy!!
Not for anything but I feel like the agents there and the people in the port grease each other’s palms because all the back and forth and adjusting the amount is suspect. If you can’t show me on paper what I owe and how I don’t believe it. The plan was to wear you down and make you tired of the wait and pay. It’s horrible that ports in many countries do this
@@barbaydian261 Exactly.
I wouldn’t ship a damn thing to Ghana. The videos about this kind of thing tell me all I need to know. This is sad.
Unfortunate. Though Ghana is gaining good lnternational Reputation, these negative behaviours are painting Ghana 🇬🇭 BLACK. Legislators, don't say you don't Care.
I can boldly tell you all that reputation is a mirage. Ghana is crazily corrupt and I don't know why people keep buying into the lie of moving here.
This is a disgrace….
I can’t never ship my stuff to ghana but I need to .
Thank you for sharing.
Always do door to door simple as that people working at the port all creminals very creminal they do the same to we ghanains.learn from our experience.
You should've do door to door shipment to avoid that Walhalla. Anyways you live and learn.
So door to door the container doesn't get open at Port what's the procedure because I'm furious of these crooks I'm thinking of shipping in the future of built is done but dear lord I don't know
What should I do with all my stuff 🤔
The container does get opened but your shipper deals with everything at the port. They know the system and have their contacts in the system so you never get involved.
@rositascarborough5751 thank you for this great insight. I love the dialog very educational and cannot understand why so individuals are upset of Mz Goddess for posting her experiences. We /travellers are learning how to/what to/where to awesome 👌
@@Stoddart-b1v You are most welcome. Her experience confirms two things 1) Never, under zero circumstances try to navigate the Tema Port on your own. Never go there and only deal with your shipper/agent and their network of contacts in the system. The worst I have experienced frankly is when shipping from China and it took the agent almost a month to get the goods cleared through customs......delay after delay after delay but we never had to set foot there and the agent dealt with all the hassles. 2) Get advice and do what Ghanaians who are experienced with the system are doing. Plug in to your local Ghanaian community in the Diaspora and learn how they navigate and who they use, it will save you a lot of time and money and high blood pressure. I keep telling people, in Ghana everything is about who you know and who knows you.......money is necessary but not sufficient.
Everyone that wants to ship his stuff to the country should find Ghanaians doing Door to Door is very simple and cost low.u just have to pay them in the state that’s all when the container arrives in Ghana they will bring your stuff to your Door
Wow sis, there are shipper here in the US that can bring your stuffs for much cheaper and deliver it to your home. Also, take a video of them and post it bcos this people can’t be doing this. Let see this people faces. I’m so sorry for this, some of these Ghanaians are embarrassing us.
Hey Judith can you tell me the name of those shipper companies I am looking for some
That is fact. One of the challenges shipping things in Ghana.
I ship car to my busines parter in ghana. But the corrupt in the port is not normal.
The next time, request that your shipping agent load your container using CIF rather than FOB.
Good tip!
Sis even ghanaians importers has been conplaining about the criminalities in tema port,the current government has load the port with unnecessary taxes,that is not how the port was 8,9 years ago,this government is killing every sector of ghana's economy,ghanaians importers now take their goods to to Togo and transport them into the country,the customs over there are all criminals and the government is worst,what you just went through is something that has been going on under this useless government
It's not about the taxes. The whole system was meant to be done online so that the money goes to the central bank. But greedy ppl fought the system with their life so that they could stay there and extort from ppl.
Ghana problems with money extortion is too disgusting
It's just beginning sista.
Great video and I love the content. I'm sorry you had to go through this. Is there a way you can report them?
Not that I know of
@@Mz.BahamianGoddessThere's this one News Lady for Ghana, with your video she will expose them, I to find her name someone else might know whom am referring to.
The NPP and Bawufailure, Bawufailure, Bawufailure must go! Never, never, never NPP!
Ghana is just a disgrace when it comes to corruption. And the government doesn't seem to do anything about it. Shipping your stuff to Ghana is like a death sentence. They hold you hostage especially when it comes to automobiles. They will frustrate you until you give up, then auction it among themselves. I have been their victim.
Why are people still going to this place after hearing so many people telling how corrupt these people are. They are materialistic. I am glad that I did not make that choice.
This is the Corruption of Ghana. Disgusting.
Land issues, port issues, harbouring of Sub-Regional Hardened and Wanted Criminals in Ghana due to our positive human feeling, will go against us not in the distant future. Take it or leave it.
Yeah...but it's no different to America and other countries...it's just that it is less blatant than it is in Ghana.
Sis thank you so much I was waiting patiently for this video. These prick head are horrible all over ghana they think people do not work hard for their money. Money doesnt grow on tree.
Sis take care of your self and continue be strong spiritually, physically and emotionally great content .
it happens to every one who ships to Ghana. Not the government but the board authority management who takes decisions
I’m so glad you are sharing these stories. They are all crooked
As you called out the money you spent, my head hurt me because I know I am planning on shipping a container, but I don't want to go through this nonsense of extortion at the port.
lol. So I just posted a video on my door to door. Please reach out to him to assist. Much easier please 🙏🏾
Great job exposing this foolishness sis
Before you decide to move to Ghana, please know that Ghana is highly corrupt! Forget about all the things those TH-camrs show you online, it's a facade. Factor all of that into your plans before deciding to move here
Please do door to door. The extortion at the port and the immigration is shocking. They know that you need your items so you will cough any amount they ask for.
The Bible calls this being tried in the fire
The NPP government is aware of this issue. A rice importer was forced to let go his rice to allow the Vice President to take over the rice and shared them to his political allies and sympathizers. Never, never, never NPP again!
Shame to Ghana port
Let me say this - you [just confirmed] what several other youtubers have said and that is [don't ship your items] BECAUSES they have everything there just like the US. Secondly - the information needed is - who is the main person over these ports and what is their contact information -SO you can contact them if needed - in order to NOT get scammed. Better start thinking!
Eiii what a horrible experience. And even with things caught on camera, where is the accountability? Such a lack of integrity always makes me shocked even though we hear these stories time and time again.
They are full of Corruption
So sad
They are criminals, corrupt
nigeria is a million times worse. a ups driver out there tried to extort me 150 dollars that cost only 30 in customs
See, that's why I don't want to go back. The US is bad, but they're a whole lot worse.
I need to see the video at the harbor ?
I saw their faces and one of them have a fat stomach obviously living good .
Girl they sound way better than Liberia! Shipping in Africa is crazy. Please share the contact of your US agent.
He is located in my th-cam.com/video/3LKNSS8h6_g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qhhXAd-0TRCP5Ocj
The corruption is endless and it’s a shame. When will this nonsense stop. SMH
Your agent isn’t good. The port is a mess though. Corruption runs deep at the port. The duty is very expensive. They have 23 different taxes on cars!! Corruption is the order of the day at Tema Port.
I am so sorry you went through this. We are contemplating shipping from California but are weighing ‘door to
Door’ shipping. Would it make a difference from what you went through?
I did door to door for my second shipment and I did not need to anything. But it’s more expensive
Ghana Ports ...SMH ...
Very religious and corrupt at the same time. That's my people for you.
lol.
Queen it's so good that you're educating yourself with everything there. Please look and listen to The Passport Traveler Kimberly that's there in Ghana. Reach out to her because you guys can unite together and look out for each other. I Love mirror matching people especially African Americans. I know there's many African Americans in Ghana that's being or have been treated wrong or being scammed. And there's some African Americans there that's not speaking out.
No she do not need to link up with that woman. This lady is a hard working educated strong minded, business of sound brain, Kimberly is bashing everyone and anything very negative, not well spoken, but spue filthy notions and refuse to integrate with locals so please don't pull that negatively to me goddess page.
@@Stoddart-b1v But she integrated with her young puppet husband tho🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@dandiablo3809 Yes, the only person ,barred him from seeing his family and refers to his family as them /they .omg, who does that? It's lovely when someone is humble, respect, meets family , locals learn the culture etc but also stand your ground and not be a push over.
@@dandiablo3809 😆 😂
Get out of Ghana aa soon as you can. This land is doomed! Corruption and greediness everywhere in the lawless country😢
The agents are all in one
25,000 indeed its too much, Africa customs will extort you
Was your container sent by FOB or CIF, my love?
FOB
Please what was the size of container u shipped to Ghana. 40ft or 20ft? 😊
20ft
SHAME ON YOU TEMA PORT
They get paid peanuts 🥜🥜🥜🥜🥜😞
So that means steal from me.
@@Mz.BahamianGoddess You moved over there because your dollar goes far while the average local suffer. Kudos to you...
Ohhhhh I get it. So because the average are suffering that’s why they are stealing while driving and living good. Only thinking about themselves and not their OWN people. What are you doing for the average local suffering where you are at? Or did you RUN away from here to never return. So yes kudos to me 🥰
Can I have your Ghana agent contact, he's my kinda guy
Send me email please
So I found out that the port in Savannah Georgia ( US) and Ghana port are going to be doing business together in imports and exports. If this takes place then this will be a disaster because you know that we don't play when it comes to our money in the United States. This is so disheartening because Ghana wants us to come back home but they're making it impossible for us to do so. They think that we make alot here in America which is not true because the caucasians charge us for land that's ours and make us walk on eggshells, we don't have anything left. We want to move to Ghana to retire with a piece of mind, not be scammed from our own brothers and sisters. Even when buying property there's so much scamming going on. I thank God that I already know someone in Ghana and have been coming there since 2015. Please Ghana we all want to share and build there, you don't have to try and scam us. Dang, it makes me think that you're acting like the caucasians in America. Now, me looking and seeing all the TH-cam videos on scamming in Ghana I'm thinking about just staying at least people will be held accountable for unlawful things they do.
If you are looking to retire with peace of mind, and you are new to Ghana, choose another country.
For your peace of mind.
There are many hills to die on in developing countries. The Ghanaian ports are not worth the sacrifice..
Ghana, as a country needs to seriously review its right of abode policy with an eye towards repealing the policy.
The country is not prepared at this time..
You cannot buy land in Ghana as a foreigner or non citizen.
If you are participating in a sale you are getting scammed or attempting to commit a fraud..
@@BonsuBigWhale lAleta Israel” and “life with the kiings” are selling land and people are not getting scammed. So, how can what you are saying be true?
I love the sound of that , to choose another country! Am looking to retire, any suggestions? Thank you @BonsuBigWhale
@@RKArtwork6 A choice of country for retirement requires dud diligence.
It has to align with what one is seeking.
My suggestion would be to look for one that provides most of what one is looking for.
And being able to co firm that first before investing in a place that will not meet those needs and complaining after the fact.
For AA folks,they may be better served retiring in Florida.