In Arequipa, the construction of A new portan ambitious megaproject that would have the potential to overcome the ability of Chancay megaport. This new port terminal, which will have exceptional technical characteristics, is designed to process up to 100 million annual metric tons, which represents twice the capacity of other ports in the country. The initiative seeks to position the region as a strategic point in national and international maritime trade.
The attention that entrepreneurs could pay USA and other powers to the financing of this project underlines its strategic relevance. Therefore, it is not surprising that the regional government of said region continues to promote the investment In this great port project, which is estimated to require an investment of 7,000 million dollarsamount that includes the construction of avant -garde port infrastructure, as well as storage areas and an effective distribution network that will link the port with the main commercial nuclei of South America.
Corío port: the megaproject that could overcome the Chancay port terminal
Located in the region Arequipahe Puerto de Corío It would be positioned as the largest and most advanced port terminal of the South of the Peruhighlighting for its depth of 28 meters, which will facilitate the arrival of large -cut vessels, exceeding the capacities of the Chancay megaport. Its design includes a multimodal system that will integrate land, rail and air transport, thus improving connectivity with international markets.
The initial project investment is estimated at More than 7,000 million dollarswhich covers the construction of state -of -the -art port infrastructure, storage areas and an efficient distribution network that will link the port with the main shopping centers of South America. This terminal could become a strategic point for exports from neighboring countries such as Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay.
The port of Corío and the potential US capital investment
In a key encounter with the ambassador of USA In Peru, Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath, the regional governor of ArequipaRohel Sánchez Sánchez, extended an invitation to American businessmen to consider investing in the ambitious project of the ‘Megapuerto de las Américas-Corío‘, located in the district of Punta de Bombón, in the province of Islay.
The presentation, which took place in Lima, was attended by the Technical Secretary of the Regional Agency for Development of Arequipa (ARD), Mario Zúñiga Martínez, who along with the governor, highlighted the competitive advantages offered by the port of Choir. This port is emerging as the only hub in South America With the ability to manage more than 100 million tons of load from the South American Hinterland, covering nations such as Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Peruin addition to the mining production of the southern macroregion.
How would the Puerto de Corío overcome the Megapuerto de Chancay?
He Puerto de Corío is emerging as a strong competitor to Chancay megaportthanks to its technical characteristics that highlight its relevance. In statements prior to the Republic, Mario Zúñiga, technical secretary of the Regional Agency for Development of Arequipa (ARD), indicated that one of the main advantages of Choir It is the depth of its waters, which extend from Tumbes to Tacna, reaching its deepest point in Arequipa and Chiclayo.
This depth, the result of its natural barimetry, allows the construction of adequate springs and the arrival of large vessels. Zuñiga compared the depth figures, indicating that while Chancay It is 18 meters and the port of Callao 16, Choir It reaches almost 30 meters. “In Chile it is 12 to 15, and, in Peru, from 16 to go ahead,” he added. This statement is backed by the former Minister of Transportation and Communications, Estremedayro, who mentions that the port of Mejillones in Chile has been lagging compared to the magnitude of Corio.
Unlike Chancay portwhich has a 60% state investment and a private participation of 40%, Corio seeks that the Peruvian State not act as a mere spectator. “The Peruvian State cannot be completely detached. Thus, the construction of Choir It will be developed under the project mode in assets, which could redefine the port landscape in the region.
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Source: Larepublica
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