DP World proposes US$1.3B Callao terminal expansion to boost Peru trade capacity
The expansion will provide additional logistics capacity to handle rising export volumes and support the country’s agricultural producers.
PERU – DP World has presented an investment proposal exceeding US$1.3 billion to expand the capacity of its Callao terminal in Peru, as the company marks 20 years of operations in the country, having handled more than 23 million containers and served over 12,000 vessels during that period.
The company has invested more than US$1 billion in Peru during this period, including expenditure on capacity expansion, technology, and infrastructure to accommodate larger vessels.
The terminal forms part of the logistics chain serving several Peruvian fresh produce export sectors. Blueberries, grapes, mangoes, and asparagus are among the products moving through supply chains connecting domestic production with international markets.
According to DP World, investments over the past 20 years have expanded terminal capacity and improved efficiency for importers and exporters, while strengthening Callao’s position in shipping networks on South America’s west coast.
Investment Impact and Regional Connectivity
The proposed investment of more than US$1.3 billion is intended to further expand terminal capacity in response to expected demand over the coming years. The plans include additional infrastructure to enhance Peru’s connectivity with international trade routes and to provide logistics capacity for the country’s import and export sectors.
By upgrading its infrastructure, the company aims to strengthen the region’s connectivity with international markets, particularly for critical agricultural exports such as fresh produce.
Moreover, the Callao terminal has become a vital logistics hub on the continent’s west coast, supporting Peru’s standing as one of the world’s leading fresh produce exporters.
Agricultural Exports and Supply Chain Efficiency
The terminal plays a critical role in Peru’s agricultural export sector. Blueberries, grapes, mangoes, and asparagus depend on efficient port operations to reach international markets.
The expansion will provide additional logistics capacity to handle rising export volumes and support the country’s agricultural producers.
The proposed expansion follows a long history of technological advancement that has established the port as a vital logistics hub on the continent’s west coast.
In the end, the project aims to improve economic efficiency for local importers and exporters by streamlining supply chain operations.
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