Port of Chancay: a new strategic axis for Peruvian foreign trade

With state-of-the-art technology and direct connectivity to Asia, the terminal operated by COSCO Shipping Ports seeks to position itself as the most advanced logistics hub in South America.

The Port of Chancay officially began operations after completing its commissioning phase in May, during which it handled 80,000 TEUs and tested its innovative automated system. This milestone marks a shift in Peru's logistics infrastructure and promises to make the terminal a key hub for the region's international trade.

Jorge Núñez Gainza, Institutional Affairs Manager at COSCO Shipping Ports Chancay, indicated that initial projections have already been exceeded, and it is estimated that the first year will close with up to 300,000 containers handled. The direct maritime route to Shanghai—which reduces transit times from 42 to just 23 days—has been key to improving the competitiveness of Peruvian agricultural exports, especially products such as avocados and blueberries.

With an investment of over $1.3 billion, the port boasts autonomous vehicles, electric cranes, and an initial capacity for 960 refrigerated containers. Its strategic location on the central Pacific coast of South America allows it to receive fully loaded mega-container ships and establish routes with countries such as Chile, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador, benefiting both large exporters and small and medium-sized agricultural producers.

Source: portalfruticola.com