The port is upgrading infrastructure to support refrigerated cargo through a US$250 million program.
The 7.8% year-on-year growth indicates that Peruvian exporters are successfully moving volume while capturing higher value.
Officials remain optimistic that improved infrastructure and international inspections will facilitate trade with both nations.
The facility features cold storage, dry warehousing, and repackaging centres to standardize agricultural packaging and reduce post-harvest losses.
These increases in transport costs make moving vegetables from farms to markets more expensive, with the costs passed directly to consumers.