Some of the benefits to be derived from the establishment of the Boankra Inland Port include:

-Reduction in generalized transport cost of international cargo to importers and exporters from the middle and northern parts of Ghana, including the Sahel sub- region;

– Increased exportation of produce such as cola nuts, shea-butter, cocoa and cocoa products, wood and wood products;

– Promotion of the establishment of export processing zones in the vicinity of the inland port;

– To assist in the provision of up-to-date infrastructure to meet current developments and technological changes in the shipping industry.

According to the GSA, when completed, some of its benefits would include a reduction in generalised transport cost of international cargo to importers and exporters from the middle and northern parts of Ghana, including the Sahel sub-region.
The project is expected to increase the exportation of produce such as cola nuts, shea butter, cocoa and cocoa products, as well as wood and wood products.
It also has the potential to promote the establishment of export processing zones in the vicinity of the inland port and enhance the operational efficiency of both the Tema and Takoradi ports through decongestion.