[1] The ministry is responsible for the infrastructural development and service delivery in Ghana's transport industry.

The purpose for the agency merger was to create an autonomous ministry that could effectively formulate and coordinate transport policies for the country.

[1] The ministry is responsible for the effective running of these trade entry points so that the economy of the country can develop.

The activities of the ministry covers both the private and public sectors of Ghana's economy.

The creation of favourable environment for investment into the country's transport industry is also a function of the ministry.