DP World invests in South America
DP World is investing in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador to enhance capacity and operational efficiency.
The company is nearing completion on two major projects – a pier expansion at the Port of Callao in Peru and a berth expansion at the Port of Posorja in Ecuador.
“Peru and Ecuador’s strategic locations provide reliable connections from the west coast of South America to major global markets,” said Carlos Merino, chief executive of DP World in Peru and Ecuador.
“This substantial investment in port infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment underscores DP World’s dedication to enhancing capacity, operability, and economic contributions in this vital region.”
The Bicentennial Pier expansion at DP World Callao will significantly increase the terminal’s capacity by 80%. The US$400 million project extends the pier to 1,050 metres, enabling it to accommodate up to three vessels simultaneously and increasing its annual capacity to 2.7 million teu.
The expansion also includes electric-powered equipment and the first electric charging station for trucks in Latin America.
In Ecuador, DP World is planning to expand its berth at the Port of Posorja to enhance capacity and operational efficiency. The US$140 million expansion will extend the port to 700 metres of berth space and integrate advanced port equipment.
The company’s investment extends to Chile as well, where DP World San Antonio has launched a pilot project to test the MoorMaster NxG vacuum mooring system, becoming the first terminal in the Americas to use this system.
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