Imported vehicles arriving via Tema Port and ready for delivery pass through multiple handovers during shipping, port-area, and storage stages. Salt, moisture, transport securing, and storage waiting are not always visible at a glance; before delivery, the arrival condition, handling process, and final result must be tied to the VIN. The GRA vehicle importation guide can be used to confirm the relevant port or import stages, while the PDI record is responsible for proving the vehicle's actual condition.
Preserve the Original State When Receiving the Vehicle
Before receiving a vehicle at Tema Port, first draw the responsibility flow. Photos should cover loading and unloading contact points, the roof, and tire sidewalls, and photography, operation, review, and signature should be assigned to designated personnel.
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Inspect the Chassis and Seals After Lifting
Procurement assumptions need on-site correction. The correction method: extend the salt and moisture check to chassis fasteners, brake lines, and electrical connectors. Receiving, storage, and maintenance personnel should review the results together before deciding the delivery release conclusion.
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Stage-Based PDI Table
The test or verification process cannot only record conclusions. The arrangement in this section: cleaning personnel must not cover rust stains first; responsible personnel complete evidence collection before treatment. The PDI work order should also state the reason for suspension and the handling time.
| Stage | Key records | Exception handling |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival handover | VIN, exterior, glass, tires, instruments, and transport securing | Keep evidence and distinguish transport responsibility |
| Warehousing | Chassis, drainage, seals, battery, and connectors | Check the source after cleaning and drying |
| Prepping | Air conditioning, lights, doors and windows, cameras, radar, and charging | Complete re-verification after repair |
| Before delivery | Compare current condition with original records | Unclosed safety exceptions must not be delivered |
Air Conditioning and Electrical Systems Should Cover Multiple States
At the end, judge whether scaling up is appropriate. Items to check: re-test air conditioning, lighting, starting, and low-speed braking after humid-heat static storage. Items without an owner or closure evidence return to the small-batch state.
FAQ
Do new vehicles also need a lift inspection?
Tema coastal batches still require a scheduled lift inspection. Maritime securing, loading and unloading, and port-area movement can affect the chassis, and ground-level visual inspection cannot cover all positions.
Can a vehicle be released if there is no water trace after cleaning?
The cleaned appearance is not enough to support release. Confirm the source of the water trace, complete drying, and re-check electrical and seal status.
How are minor scratches found in PDI handled?
When minor scratches are found, first preserve the original photos and responsibility nodes, then repair per the contract and record materials, personnel, and re-verification results.
Which problems should block delivery?
When brakes, steering, structure, high-voltage insulation, continuous water ingress, or safety warnings of unknown cause are not closed, the vehicle should be isolated pending judgment.
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This article is compiled from the GRA vehicle importation guide, Ghana Standards Authority public information, and general vehicle delivery principles. Specific PDI items should be determined by model, VIN, transport contract, and destination country requirements. Information verified on: 2026-08-19.