The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has inaugurated the J.K. Horgle Transport and Logistics Centre, a research and training hub aimed at developing skilled professionals and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.
Speaking at the inauguration, UPSA Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, said the Centre was established to respond to the growing demand for highly trained professionals in Ghana’s transport and logistics sector.
He explained that the Centre would provide students with practical training, research opportunities and industry-oriented skills to prepare them for careers in logistics and supply chain management.
Professor Mawutor said Ghana was strategically positioned to become the logistics hub of West Africa, creating enormous opportunities for young professionals and entrepreneurs.
“Ghana is positioned to become the logistics hub of West Africa, and this presents enormous opportunities for every young professional and entrepreneur,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor described transport and logistics as one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, noting that Ghana’s strategic location, the presence of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and increasing regional trade were driving demand for professionals in freight forwarding, warehousing, supply chain management and customs brokerage.
“Transport and logistics is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. Ghana is well positioned to become West Africa’s logistics hub, and as trade expands under AfCFTA, opportunities in freight forwarding, warehousing, supply chain management and customs brokerage will continue to grow,” he stated.
Professor Mawutor further highlighted the country’s growing logistics capacity, noting that the Tema and Takoradi ports collectively handle more than 25 million tonnes of cargo annually while serving Ghana as well as neighbouring landlocked countries, including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
“Together, they process more than 25 million tonnes of cargo annually, serving not only Ghana but also Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Those figures are more than statistics; they represent business opportunities waiting to be seized,” he said.
He expressed confidence that the J.K. Horgle Transport and Logistics Centre would become a leading hub for research, innovation and professional training, making a significant contribution to the growth and competitiveness of Ghana’s transport and logistics industry.
