The National Port Authority (APN) announced that Peru aims to develop three Port terminals Key in the region of the jungleso a significant investment is needed. The localities are in Amazonas, Loreto and Ucayali. These new terminals would be integrated into the modern port of Yurimaguas, which could strengthen the country’s port infrastructure.
In addition, it aims to boost the commercial exchange with a power of South America, since Peru shares the routes that create the rivers of the Amazon. In this way, the volume of transported loads will increase, which will then be directed to the main Pacific coastal ports to be sent to Asian markets.
What are the three port projects in Ríos de la Amazonia?
The president of the National Port Authority (APN), Juan Carlos Paz, reported that Peru aims to develop three key port terminals in the jungle region. It’s about establishing projects in Sinchicuy, in Iquitos; Saramiriza, in the Cashew; and Pucallpa, in Ucayali. These new terminals would be integrated into the modern port of Yurimaguas, which would enhance the national logistics infrastructure.
He Puerto de Pucallpa It will be located on the Ucayali River, while the Saramiriza terminal will be on the Marañón River. For its part, the port of Yurimaguas is already operational on the Huallaga River. In all three cases, the depths are reduced, with an average of 1.80 meters, according to Paz. This will allow efficient barbecue transport capable of transporting between 800 and 1,000 tons of load.
With what country of South America could trade be promoted through the Amazon rivers?
Juan Carlos Paz said that the burden from Brazil It could reach the port of Sinchicuy, located in Iquitos, and then be transported through the Marañón and Huallaga rivers until reaching the port of Yurimaguas. “In Yurimaguas, the load would go along the Iirsa Norte road to the ports of Paita (Piura) or the future port of Eten (Lambayeque). They can also come to the port of Pucallpa on the Ucayali River, and then connect along the Central Highway with the port of Callao, ”said the president of the APN.
In turn, the president of the National Port Authority indicated that an additional alternative for cargo transport from Brazil is to use the South Interoceanic Roadwhich connects with the ports of Matarani, in Arequipa, and Paracas, in Ica. From there, the merchandise could be moved by sea to the terminals of the department of Lima
This new megaport could lead maritime trade in South America
Located in the region of Arequipathe port of Corío advances in its planning phase with the objective of facilitating the growing export of minerals and agricultural products from southern Peru. This ambitious project includes a design that will allow the reception of large -draft ships, which will optimize load operations and guarantee more agile and efficient processes.
Source: Larepublica
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