The continuous search for new port governance models: experiences from a developing country

Abstract This paper bridges port governance and stakeholder theory to contribute new understandings of changed relations due the building container terminals. The case newly inaugurated very large high-tech terminal commissioned developed operated by Meridian Port Services (MPS), in Tema, Ghana, provides empirical foundation for investigating engagement. Through focus groups, descriptive statistics, a series qualitative open-ended interviews carried out structured events, aims deliver knowledge relevant many hybrid systems seen today. Moreover, it wants inform authorities companies about implications different strategic choices how changes progress. study shows that despite shared goals efficiency, all parties involved have had major difficulties finding model, which they consider fair can continuously economically sustainable management practice.