The Port of Chancay marked the first anniversary of its commercial operations on 18 June, highlighting its expanding role in Asia–Latin America trade connectivity.
Held at the Peruvian port, the event brought together government officials, port authorities, customs and maritime representatives, alongside media organisations, business groups and industry stakeholders.
Attendees included Jorge Chavez, General Manager of the Peruvian National Ports Authority; Fabiola Morales, Vice Mayor of Lima; Juan Álvarez, Executive Director of the National Autonomous Authority for Strategic and Integrated Development of the Port of Chancay and Mayor of Chancay; and Song Yang, Chinese Ambassador to Peru.
Guests toured the terminal and control centre, where operators demonstrated automated cargo handling systems, digital monitoring platforms and vessel traffic management capabilities.
The site visit also included the container yard and vehicle storage areas, where newly imported vehicles were on display.
Located around 80 kilometres north of Lima, the Port of Chancay officially opened in November 2024 before commencing commercial operations in June 2025 following approval from the Peruvian government.
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Since entering service, the port has launched three mainline routes and four feeder services connecting major Chinese ports with destinations across Latin America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Panama.
In his address, Song Yang, Chinese Ambassador to Peru, said the project had been financed through commercial investment rather than public debt and had rapidly developed into a logistics gateway linking the Asia-Pacific region with South America.
Peruvian officials and trade representatives also highlighted the port’s role in reducing transit times and expanding export access to Asian markets.
Jorge Chavez, General Manager of the Peruvian National Ports Authority, said the port had strengthened Peru’s position as a logistics bridge between South America and the Asia-Pacific region.
Edgar Vázquez, Director of the Economic and Business Research Center of the Peruvian Exporters Association and former Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, told Xinhua News Agency that the port had reduced export transit times from Peru to Asia by 17 days and shortened cargo movements from Asia to Brazil by 22 days.
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Industry representatives pointed to the terminal’s impact on agricultural exports and time-sensitive cargo flows, while local officials highlighted employment generation and regional economic development linked to the project.
Operationally, the terminal incorporates automated container handling equipment, digital control systems and smart port technologies designed to improve cargo visibility and operational efficiency.
Wang Bin, General Manager of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Peru Chancay Company, stated the operator would continue expanding the port’s shipping network and operational capabilities to support trade growth between Peru and Asia.
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