DP World completes Peru expansion
DP World has completed a major US$400 million expansion project at the Port of Callao in Peru, boosting container handling capacity at the South Terminal by 80%.
The Bicentennial Pier project has extended the pier from 650 metres to 1,050 metres, making Callao one of the few ports in South America capable of accommodating three vessels (or two mega-vessels) simultaneously.
Handling capacity has increased from 1.5 million teu per year to 2.7 million teu, with container yard space growing to 40 ha.
Carlos Merino, chief executive of DP World in Peru and Ecuador, said the expansion was ‘transformative’ for the Peruvian economy. “The Port of Callao is the economic heart of Peru, handling over 90% of the country’s containerised cargo, with 60% of that cargo moving through the South Terminal.
“This expansion significantly enhances our capacity and operational efficiency.”
The project is a key part of DP World’s ambitions for Latin America. This latest expansion will help it become a key logistics hub for the entire region, says DP World.
Along with the pier extension and container handling, the project also adds new electric-powered equipment, including 15 electric cranes and 20 electric internal transport vehicles, and the first electric charging station for trucks in Latin America.
“This expansion is not just about increasing capacity – it’s about setting a new standard for port infrastructure in South America,” said Merino.
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