Chancay Port, Peru

Chancay Port, Peru (Source: AmericaEconomia)

 

Located along the central coast of Peru, approximately 78 km north of Lima, the Port of Chancay marks COSCO SHIPPING's first green and smart port investment in South America.

The inauguration ceremony took place in Peru on November 14, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte attending via video link.

This natural deep-water port benefits from its strategic geographical location and efficient logistics connectivity. At 1,500 metres long, the port comprises four berths – two dedicated to container handling and two multi-purpose berths – capable of handling the largest container vessels in the world.

Designed with a throughput capacity of 1 million TEUs, 6 million tonnes of bulk cargo and 160,000 vehicles per year, the facility incorporates flexible storage, warehouse and logistics areas, while a 1.8-kilometre tunnel connects the port directly to the Pan-American Highway.

The Chancay Port features advanced intelligent handling equipment, including fully electric container trucks, which reduce energy consumption by more than 25%. Following successful trials, plans are underway to develop a regional logistics distribution centre at the COSCO SHIPPING Chancay Peru Container Terminal. Two direct shipping routes between Shanghai and Chancay will reduce the transit time from Peru to China to just 23 days.

In addition, a new ro-ro service is expected to establish a major automotive distribution hub in South America. Phase I of the Chancay Port Project is expected to create more than 8,000 direct jobs. The port’s project office has also launched wildlife rescue centers, actively rehabilitating penguins, seals and various bird species, while enhancing the ecological health of nearby wetlands, coastlines and natural habitats.
 

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