The president of the National Port Authority (APN), Juan Carlos Paz, reported that a total of 18 countries invest US $ 5.5 billion in the Peruvian ports. In this way, confidence in the potential of Peru’s logistics infrastructure is highlighted as an attractive destination for foreign investment.
In addition, the authority stressed the importance of National Port Plan for Port Development (PNDP), which was recently approved by the Government. This plan is considered essential to boost the growth and modernization of the port system in Peru. Next, we tell you about the amount of ports that operate.
How much ports make up the National Port System of Peru?
He National Port System Peru is made up of a total of 60 ports, both for public and private use. At present, 46 of these terminals are located on the coast, while 14 operate in the country’s rivers, which facilitates trade and connectivity in various regions of the Peruvian territory.
In addition, Juan Carlos Paz indicated that, of the 60 Peruvian ports, 43 are completely private investment and are intended for exclusive use. On the other hand, there are 17 public use ports, which are enabled to operate with any type of load and can be used by various actors in the sector.
In particular, the progress of the port of Callao, which has experienced a notable strengthening in the regional context, was highlighted. Paz highlighted that this terminal moves approximately 3 million TEU, equivalent to an average 20 feet container. In this sense, the National Port Plan for Port Development is presented as a fundamental tool, since it draws the road map necessary to position Peru as a regional ‘hub’.
What country are the main companies that operate Peruvian ports?
The president of the National Port Authority said that companies of USA They operate at the Matarani terminal (Arequipa), Multiboyas Salaverry (La Libertad) E LNG Melchorita (Lima). He added that Spain and Brazil They are the main investors in the General Port Terminal San Martín (Paracas, Ica).
Also, the company of United Arab EmiratesDP World, operates at the southern dock of the Callao and Paita terminal (Piura) and the northern terminal of Callao is managed by the Dutch Terminal APM. Other dealers are companies from China, France, Mexico and Türkiye.
The goal that Peruvian ports expect to reach in the future
Previously, Juan Carlos Paz expressed his support for the statements of the Minister of Transportation and Communications, Raúl Pérez Reyes, who suggested an ambitious plan to double load traffic in containers in a period of five years. This increase would depend on the growth of exports, especially in the agro -export sectoras well as the progress in cabotage and optimization of port infrastructure.
Source: Larepublica
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