He Development of the Peruvian maritime sector advances with large initiatives, including the construction of a port for Improve connectivity with Brazil. This infrastructure aims to optimize exports and consolidate a strategic route for bilateral trade.
He megaprojectcurrently in tender process, it seeks to become a key axis within the country’s logistics network. With a 18 -meter draft and capacity to mobilize more than 40 million tons of load per year, according to the regional government of Lambayeque, it is emerging as a new development pole that will benefit various regions of the North of Peru.
Proinversion: What is the new initiative to improve commercial exchange between Peru and Brazil?
The development of the port Éten, in Lambayeque, is currently in the hands of Proinversionentity in charge of promoting investment projects in the country. The work contemplates a modern infrastructure with the capacity to mobilize large load volumes, which would facilitate the export of Peruvian agricultural, mineral products and manufactures. It is estimated that the total investment in the port will exceed S/5 billion, which represents one of the most ambitious logistics bets in the country.
The regional governor of LambayequeJorge Pérez Flores, has indicated that the port infrastructure will be key to integrating the bioceanic corridor and strengthening trade with Brazil, in addition to allowing Peru to access markets of the Asia-Pacific with greater efficiency. In that line, Proinversion has carried out the latest load and demand studies to determine the viability of the project and define the company that will be awarded its development.
How will the new port of Eten boost trade and industry in northern Peru?
This port Éten would be designed to become a logistics hub which will enhance the foreign trade of the Peruvian north. Its strategic location will boost the economy of several regions, which would facilitate the export of key products such as coffee, fruits, minerals and industrial goods. According to data from the governor, the port will directly benefit producers from LambayequeCajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín and Loreto.
Within the areas attached to the port, complementary projects will be developed, such as an industrial park, a 1,200 hectare area and an eco-technological park of 120 hectares, which reinforces its impact on the economic development of the country.
The strategic connection of the Port of Eten with the Brazilian market
The port will not only strengthen the commercial relationship with Brazil, but will also be within the network of bioceanic logistics corridors. The infrastructure will facilitate the traffic of goods from and from Manaosthe largest economic center of the Brazilian Amazon, which reduces costs and transport times.
According to the Peru-Brazil Chamber of Commercetrade between the two countries exceeds USD 4.5 billion annually, with an even greater growth potential thanks to infrastructure projects such as the port of Eten. The integration route will include terrestrial routes connected to the IIRSA Norte road, which ensures the load flow between the two countries.
This logistics corridor will allow the Brazilian products to be connected with markets in Asia and the Pacific, which would position Peru as a relevant actor in the regional supply chain.
Source: Larepublica
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