Located along the central Peruvian coastline, approximately 78 kilometers north of Lima, Chancay Port marks COSCO SHIPPING’s first green and smart port investment in South America.
The inauguration ceremony took place in Peru on 14 November, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte participating via video link.
This natural deep-water port benefits from a strategic geographic location and efficient logistics connectivity. Stretching 1,500 meters in length, it includes four berths—two dedicated to container handling and two multi-purpose berths—capable of accommodating the largest container ships globally.
Designed with a throughput capacity of 1 million TEUs, 6 million tons of bulk cargo, and 160,000 vehicles annually, the facility incorporates storage yards, warehouses, and versatile logistics areas, while a 1.8-kilometer tunnel connects the port directly to the Pan-American Highway.
Chancay Port features advanced intelligent loading and unloading equipment, including fully electric container trucks that cut energy consumption by over 25%. Following successful trial operations, plans are in motion to develop a regional logistics distribution hub at the COSCO SHIPPING Chancay Peru Terminal. Two direct shipping routes between Shanghai and Chancay will reduce transit times for cargo from Peru to China to just 23 days.
Additionally, a new ro-ro service is expected to establish a key automotive distribution centre in South America. Phase I of the Chancay Port Project is anticipated to generate more than 8,000 direct jobs. The port’s project office has also launched wildlife rescue centres, actively rehabilitating penguins, seals, and various bird species, while enhancing the ecological health of nearby wetlands, coastlines, and natural habitats.