McDan Group

What McDan Group does

McDan Group is a privately held Ghanaian conglomerate founded in 1999 by Dr. Daniel McKorley, headquartered in Okponglo, Accra. Operating through wholly owned subsidiaries — McDan Shipping Company, McDan Aviation, Q3 Company Limited, Electrochem Ghana Limited, AfCFTA Trading Company Ghana, and the McDan Foundation — it delivers integrated services across freight forwarding and logistics, private aviation, construction and engineering, industrial salt production, and intra-African trade facilitation under the AfCFTA framework.

The group's operations span freight forwarding, customs clearance, haulage, warehousing, and port handling across more than 2,000 ports globally; Ghana's first privately operated private jet terminal and FBO at Kotoka International Airport; large-scale construction and civil engineering; and Africa's largest salt mine at the Ada Songor Salt Project, with 650,000 tonnes of annual production and stated capacity above 2 million tonnes. Technology assets include real-time cargo tracking at the McDan Logistics Hub in Tema, multimodal transport coordination, and use of the AFREXIM Bank Africa Trade Gateway digital platform for cross-border trade.

Revenue is generated through transaction-fee models (freight forwarding, aviation FBO and charter, salt sales) and project-based contracts (construction), with pricing structured as quote-based enterprise quotations. The group serves large corporations, multinational organizations, African governments, and trade bodies, with a leadership transition in August 2023 appointing Kweku Ampromfi as Group CEO while Dr. McKorley continues as Executive Chairman. Material near-term risk: GACL's January 2026 termination of the FBO agreement with McDan Aviation for non-payment of fees, royalties, and rent.

Name

McDan Group

Legal name

McDan Group

Website

https://mcdangroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

McDan Group is a Ghanaian conglomerate operating through McDan Shipping, McDan Aviation, Q3 Construction, and Electrochem Ghana to deliver freight forwarding, private aviation FBO, infrastructure, and industrial salt production for enterprises, governments, and African trade bodies under AfCFTA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Conglomerate - Logistics, Aviation, Construction & Industrial Salt

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) / Regional Hub Consolidation (TLACALAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Logistics and shipping
• Aviation terminal services
• Industrial salt production
• Construction engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Logistics & Shipping Services: McDan Group generates revenue through end-to-end freight forwarding, customs clearance, haulage, warehousing, and port handling services. The company facilitates global cargo movement across 2,000+ ports worldwide, serving as a key revenue driver with recurring transactional volume from import/export clients.
2. Aviation Services: McDan Aviation generates revenue from private jet terminal operations (FBO services), private air charter, cargo handling, and medevac flight services at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Revenue is derived from landing fees, handling charges, charter fees, and VIP passenger services.
3. Industrial Salt Production: Electrochem Ghana Limited produces industrial and commercial salt at the Ada Songor Salt Project, one of the largest in West Africa. Revenue comes from bulk salt sales to chemical manufacturing, food processing, water treatment, and heavy industrial clients domestically and for export across Africa.
4. Construction & Engineering: Q3 Company Limited delivers infrastructure development, civil engineering, and real estate projects. Revenue is project-based, derived from construction contracts for commercial complexes, industrial facilities, and port infrastructure.
5. AfCFTA Trading Company Ghana: McDan Group facilitates intra-African trade under the AfCFTA agreement, providing logistics frameworks, trade financing advisory, and supply chain solutions for cross-border commerce across AU member countries, generating revenue through service fees and trade facilitation commissions.
6. Consultation Services: McDan Group provides consultation across logistics, infrastructure, and industrial projects, generating fee-based revenue for project advisory and feasibility assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

McDan Group is a diversified Ghanaian conglomerate providing integrated solutions across five operating pillars: freight forwarding, customs clearance, haulage, warehousing, and port handling (McDan Shipping); private jet terminal, FBO, cargo handling, medevac, and charter services (McDan Aviation); civil engineering, infrastructure, and real estate construction (Q3 Company Limited); large-scale industrial salt production at the Ada Songor Salt Project (Electrochem Ghana Limited); and intra-African trade facilitation under AfCFTA (AfCFTA Trading Company Ghana).

Product overview

McDan Group operates as a diversified conglomerate with a portfolio of subsidiaries delivering integrated solutions across logistics, aviation, construction, industrial production, and trade facilitation. The core offerings include: McDan Aviation (private jet terminal and FBO services at Kotoka International Airport), McDan Shipping Company (freight forwarding and logistics across 2,000+ ports), Q3 Company Limited (construction and engineering), Electrochem Ghana Limited (salt mining at Ada Songor - Africa's largest), and AfCFTA Trading Company Ghana (intra-African trade facilitation under the AfCFTA agreement). The McDan Foundation handles corporate social responsibility initiatives. The group also has projects in aviation terminal development, port infrastructure, and commercial construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• McDan Aviation Aviation services division offering private jet terminal operations, cargo handling, Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services, medevac flights, and private air charter services. Located at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, serving regional and international private aviation clients, business executives, VIPs, government officials, and emergency medical teams.
• McDan Shipping Company End-to-end logistics solutions including freight forwarding, customs clearance, haulage, warehousing, and port handling services across global markets with operations at 2,000+ ports worldwide. Serves import/export clients, multinational corporations, and government agencies requiring cross-border cargo movement.
• Q3 Company Limited Construction and engineering division specializing in large-scale infrastructure development, civil engineering, commercial construction, and real estate projects with end-to-end lifecycle services. Serves commercial, industrial, and government clients requiring infrastructure development.
• Electrochem Ghana Limited Large-scale industrial and commercial salt production company operating at the Ada Songor Salt Project, one of the largest salt concession areas in West Africa with annual production of 650,000 tonnes and capacity exceeding 2 million tonnes. Supplies industrial salt to chemical manufacturing, food processing, water treatment, and heavy industry clients domestically and for export across Africa.
• AfCFTA Trading Company Ghana Trade facilitation company supporting intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, providing logistics frameworks, trade financing advisory, and supply chain solutions across 55 AU member countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Logistics operations across 2,000+ ports globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Education CollaborativeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 June 2026USTED (University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development) partnered with the Education Collaborative to host its maiden Career Connect fair in Kumasi. The President of McDan Group participated as a speaker alongside the CEO of NEIP, highlighting government entrepreneurship programmes including SEED Programme, One Million Coders initiative, and Adwumawura programme supporting youth employment.
• RIDNE Food Consortium of UkraineminorOthers · 10 March 2025McDan Foundation collaborated with RIDNE Food Consortium of Ukraine to donate food items to thousands of widows in Accra. The donation included wheat flour, canned turkey meat, and rice. RIDNE's Commercial Director expressed commitment to supporting vulnerable communities in Ghana and Ukraine and interest in combining products from both countries for food production in Ghana.
• Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2024McDan Group and GPHA signed an MoU to develop national capabilities in marine transport and logistics. McDan plans to develop the ElectroChem Terminal at Ada to manage and export bulk natural and processed salt. The partnership includes feasibility studies, construction of quay walls, storage facilities, and navigation channels. Electrochem holds the largest salt mining concession in Africa with 650,000 tonnes annual production.
• Government of KenyaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024McDan Group signed a US$1 billion infrastructure agreement with Kenya under AfCFTA, focusing on port infrastructure and logistics systems to facilitate smooth movement of goods between Ghana and Kenya. The MoU aims to move nearly 100 containers annually with projected annual turnover of US$1 billion. McDan is building warehouses across the continent and reviving the Black Star Line shipping company.
• High Commission of MaltaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2024McDan Group and the Maltese High Commissioner to Ghana, Jean-Claude Galea Mallia, held a high-level meeting to strengthen bilateral trade and investment between Ghana and Malta. The collaboration opens opportunities in trade, agriculture, fisheries, financial services, tourism, climate change, and pharmaceuticals. McDan Group already works with three Maltese companies including Hatua OnPoint.
• AFREXIM BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Dr. Daniel McKorley participated in AFREXIM Bank's forum in the Bahamas, spotlighting the Africa Trade Gateway — a digital B2B trade ecosystem for commercial banks and their trading platforms to drive intra-African commerce. McDan Group leverages this platform for cross-border transactions and currency payments in local currencies across Africa.
• AfCFTA SecretariatflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2022McDan Group signed an MoU with Secretary General of AfCFTA H.E. Wamkele Mene during the launch of the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative. The agreement grants McDan Shipping the opportunity to load and transport goods across AfCFTA member countries. McDan Aviation acquired cargo planes and sea trade vessels to support AfCFTA trade. The Trade Minister lauded McDan's initiative as instrumental to AfCFTA success.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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