- PIL named its 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessel Kota Odyssey at the Port of Tema, Ghana.
- The ceremony was officiated by Ghana’s Vice President and attended by key government leaders.
- The vessel will enhance connectivity between Asia and West Africa under PIL’s South West Africa Service.
- PIL reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Ghana through investments in regional operations, renewable energy, and local talent.
Pacific International Lines (PIL) marked a milestone in Ghana with the naming of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Odyssey, at the Port of Tema. The ceremony was graced by Her Excellency Ms. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, who served as the Lady Sponsor. The event highlighted PIL’s commitment to sustainable shipping and Ghana’s growing role as a logistics hub in West Africa, according to Pacific International Lines.
Strengthening Ghana’s Role in Regional Trade
The naming ceremony brought together senior government leaders, including the Minister of Transport and the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, underscoring national support for maritime development. Addressing the occasion, the Vice President emphasized Ghana’s partnership with Singapore in advancing trade, innovation, and sustainability, with PIL playing a key role in expanding connectivity between Asia and West Africa. The Kota Odyssey will operate on PIL’s South West Africa Service, linking major ports in China, Singapore, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire. Beyond strengthening trade flows, the deployment reflects PIL’s long-term investment in Ghana, where it has operated since the 1970s. Today, Ghana hosts PIL’s West Africa regional head office, a feeder network serving more than 40 ports, and initiatives supporting local seafarers and renewable energy use. The ceremony reaffirmed PIL’s commitment to delivering integrated, sustainable shipping solutions that align with Ghana’s economic ambitions and maritime growth.
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Source: Pacific International Lines
