City of Philadelphia seeks strategic partnership with logistics players 

The City of Philadelphia is pursuing a strategic partnership with players in the logistics sector to boost international trade, strengthen supply chain networks, and support agro-processing. The initiative seeks to leverage Philadelphia’s port infrastructure to streamline exports and connect West African markets to the United States through the city’s East Coast gateway.

Officials of the City of Philadelphia outlined the proposed partnership during the maiden edition of the US–Ghana Business Roundtable on Logistics, held on Thursday, 4th June 2026, at the Accra City Hotel in Accra. The event was organised by the US–Ghana Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Bethel Logistics Company Limited (BethLOG) and brought together key stakeholders in the logistics industry.

Karen Fegely, Acting Commerce Director for the City of Philadelphia, who led the delegation from the United States, together with private sector players and business leaders from Pennsylvania, highlighted Philadelphia’s commitment to fostering inclusive trade and neighbourhood economic development.

“The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) is seeking to expand its maritime logistics by establishing direct supply chain linkages with Ghana. PhilaPort is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania responsible for the management, maintenance, marketing, and promotion of port facilities along the Delaware River, as well as strategic planning throughout the port district. We are convinced the roundtable will kickstart strong collaboration to increase international trade between Ghana and the United States, using PhilaPort, which has several comparative advantages over other US ports,” she said.

On her part, Florence Porson-Hart, President of the US–Ghana Chamber of Commerce, outlined Ghana’s commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and investor-friendly economy, noting reforms aimed at strengthening private sector participation and attracting sustainable investment. She added that the Chamber will continue to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Ghana by facilitating investment, trade, and strategic partnerships across key growth sectors.

The Chief Executive Officer of Bethel Logistics Company Limited, Dr Kofi Annor-Adu, said the roundtable was designed to share key insights on Ghana’s logistics sector with the US delegation and deepen understanding of operational dynamics within the industry.

He added that it also sought to explore innovative solutions to challenges within the sector and strengthen collaboration with counterparts in Pennsylvania and across the United States to transform fragmented supply chains into more synchronized and efficient networks.

He expressed appreciation to the US–Ghana Chamber of Commerce for collaborating with Bethel Logistics Company to host the event, as well as to members of the US delegation and Ghanaian industry players for their participation. The roundtable ended with a visit to the Port of Tema, Ghana’s largest and most vital port, coordinated by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).

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