The Muelle Sur Bicentenario Port Terminal is a megaproject which has among its objectives to streamline the national economy by serving up to three vessels simultaneously, which would offer the largest cargo capacity on the west coast of South America. This work has an investment of approximately 350 million dollars and, as part of its innovations, will have three new QC (dock cranes) and 12 electric RTGs (yard cranes).
The Port of Callao has distinguished itself in the international arena after managing 2.7 million TEUs over the last year, operating under two main concessions: APM Terminals, which controls 40% of the operations on the north side, and DP World, with 60% on the south side. In 2023, the latter consolidated its position as the terminal with the highest container volume in the region; It surpassed key competitors in Chile and Colombia, and stood out as an undisputed leader in cargo handling in South America.
When will the Bicentennial Pier be ready?
Marco Hernandezgeneral manager of the DP World Callao concessionaire, indicated that this infrastructure of 1,050 meters of port and 400,000 square meters of yard, which will allow 80% more cargo to be moved than what was done in 2023, will be ready within two weeks.
Likewise, DP World Callao will become the first terminal in Latin America that has established a charging point for a fleet of 20 electric trucks dedicated to internal transit, with the help of Enel X Way, which will mark a significant advance in terms of responsibility. environmental and a precedent for terminals in the region to adopt clean and renewable technologies in their logistics operations.
Currently, this terminal is in the middle of a dispute with the National Port Authority (APN) regarding the exclusivity of its services. Hernández emphasizes the importance of finding a quick solution to this conflict in accordance with the law. He argues that Chancay plays an essential role in raising the country’s port competitiveness, highlighting the need to address and resolve this controversy to enhance the efficiency and competitive capacity of the national port sector.
What is a TEU?
The TEU, which stands for Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, is a crucial term within the field of maritime transportation, especially significant in the import and export industries. This English acronym translates as ‘Unit Equivalent to Twenty Feet’ and is used as an international standard measurement in foreign trade to determine the loading capacity of containers. In practical terms, one TEU represents the capacity of a standard twenty-foot-long container (approximately 6 meters), with dimensions of 20′ x 8′ x 8′. This parameter is essential for the optimization of cargo and efficiency in the transportation of goods worldwide.
What is DP World Callao?
It is the container terminal that handles 60% of the total volume of the Port of Callao, which, in turn, processes almost 90% of Peru’s container trade. Likewise, it has been carrying out activities in our country since 2006. Furthermore, according to what they specify on their website, they operate in TPE (Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos Paita SA), concessionaire company of the Port of Paita, the second most important terminal in Peru, located in the Piura region.
Source: Larepublica
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