Prepare cargo details and port instructions before dispatching a truck to Tema.
A practical guide for importers and SMEs moving released goods from Tema Port to shops, warehouses and customers across Ghana.
Confirm the cargo is ready for collection
Before booking a truck, confirm with your clearing agent or terminal contact that the consignment has completed the necessary release process. A vehicle that arrives before the cargo is available may incur waiting time without moving anything. Keep the container, bill, release and contact references required for the collection available to the authorised parties.
CargoMov coordinates the inland delivery; it does not replace customs clearance or terminal release. State the exact collection point, gate, warehouse or container depot in the booking so the selected driver can plan the approach correctly.
Choose a vehicle from cargo facts, not guesswork
List the number of packages, approximate dimensions, total weight and whether the goods are palletised, loose, fragile or weather-sensitive. Heavy or unusually shaped cargo may require a flatbed, larger truck, forklift, crane or extra helpers. Confirm access restrictions at both the collection point and final destination.
Clear photos and a packing list help drivers assess the job. On CargoMov, include these details when posting the request so eligible drivers can submit more informed offers instead of pricing an unknown load.
Plan time, access and delivery proof
Avoid giving a customer a delivery promise based only on driving time. Port access, document checks, loading queues, Tema traffic and unloading can extend the job. Give the driver a reachable collection contact and make sure the receiving warehouse knows the expected vehicle size and arrival window.
At delivery, count packages and record visible condition before signing. Keep the booking reference, driver details and delivery evidence together. CargoMov provides a structured job record that is easier to audit than scattered calls and messages.
A five-minute pre-dispatch check
Confirm release status, pickup address, contact person, cargo quantity, vehicle type, loading method, destination access and payment responsibility. If any one of these is unclear, resolve it before the truck leaves. That short check can prevent an expensive failed collection.
When the details are ready, post the cargo job on CargoMov, review suitable offers and select the option that fits the load—not simply the lowest number.
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Frequently asked questions
Does CargoMov clear goods at Tema Port?
CargoMov helps arrange inland cargo transport. Customs clearance and terminal release should be completed through the appropriate authorised parties before pickup.
What details should I give the driver?
Provide the release-ready collection point, contacts, package count, dimensions, weight, cargo photos, handling needs and final delivery access.
Can I compare truck offers?
Where the booking supports driver offers, CargoMov lets you review eligible offers and select a suitable vehicle and driver.
Ready to plan your delivery?
Use CargoMov to plan a cargo booking, review available pricing options and follow the delivery. Agent access and Driver access are subject to the relevant account approval.