The development of Chancay megaport continues with the incorporation of a new logistics center in Colombiaconsolidating a commercial connection between Latin America and Asia. The recent signature of Buenaventura to the direct route between Chancay and Shanghai reinforces the regional infrastructure for the transport of goods.
This announcement was made in an act where representatives of the logistics sector and authorities of Colombia participated. During the event, according to the Republic of Colombia, the counselor of the China Embassy in Colombia, Gao Jinbao, indicated that this initiative brings the coffee country to be part of the Strip and the Route initiative.
Chancay Megapuerto operator expands its network with a logistics center in Colombia
The operator of Chancay megaportCosco Shipping has formalized an alliance with the BUENAVENTURA PORT SOCIETYwhich will strengthen the traffic of goods between Peru and Colombia. According to data from the Colombian terminal, this association could generate an increase from 10% to 15% in its operations and a projection of 10,000 TEU weekly.
Liborio Cuéllar Araujo, general director of the Port Society of Buenaventura, stressed that the initial agreement will last one year with a possibility to a renewal: “This contract is signed for a year, but is signed for a lifetime.” Similarly, the mayor of Buenaventura, Ligia Córdoba, said that this alliance could contribute to the reactivation of her city.
New Maritime Route will directly connect Chancay, Buenaventura and Shanghai
The New Maritime Route establishes a direct connection between the Chancay megaportBuenaventura and Shanghai, with a frequency of a weekly boat. This corridor seeks to speed up transport times and improve the export logistics of Latin American products to the Asian market.
The Director of Infrastructure Projects of the Buenaventura Terminal, William Angarita, indicated that this connection represents an opportunity to increase the export of products such as coffee and processed sugar, sectors that have shown growth in demand in demand in China.
The operation of the new route began with the arrival of the ship Xin Hong Kongwith a capacity of 10,000 containers, which will allow the movement of imports, exports and empty Teu units since February.
Source: Larepublica
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