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Chancay Megaport Ramps Up With Direct China Link as Global Lines Add Calls

The terminal is cutting PeruChina transit to 23 days, lowering logistics costs for exporters and importers.

Overview

  • CMA CGM, OOCL and Express Feeders are now calling at Chancay, with Evergreen expected to begin service soon.
  • COSCO projects about 350,000 containers moved in 2025 and is targeting 1 million TEUs by 2028, with a second expansion phase slated to start in 2027.
  • The ChancayShanghai service operates twice weekly, trims sailing time to roughly 23 days and has moved about 22,000 tonnes in two months while reducing costs by around 20%.
  • The port is handling transshipments from Panama, Colombia and Chile, receiving Brazilian cargo via Matarani, and is being integrated with Callao and Jorge Chávez airport as a logistics complex.
  • Authorities report S/187.4 million in tax receipts since late 2024 and 720 current jobs, while on‑site customs and security units are being installed alongside new scanners and semi‑automated cranes; Temu’s possible use of the port remains under exploration.