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May 11, 2026
4.1% growth strengthens foreign trade and consolidates Peru as a regional logistics hub.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), through the National Port Authority (APN), reported that the public-use port terminals of the National Port System mobilized 17.6 million metric tons between January and March 2026, a figure that represents a growth of 4.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. The result marks a new historical record for port activity and reaffirms the dynamism of Peruvian foreign trade.
According to the latest statistical report from the APN, the largest increase was recorded in rolling cargo, with a growth of 62.9%. Also noteworthy were breakbulk cargo, which increased by 10.9%; bulk minerals, with 9.3%; containerized cargo, with 4.1%; and solid bulk, with 0.1%.
The results demonstrate greater logistical and commercial dynamism in the country's main ports. This performance is associated with improvements in infrastructure and the strengthening of the operational capacity of port terminals, factors that have allowed them to respond to increased demand and optimize the flow and transfer of goods.
Furthermore, the sector also highlighted that the performance of the National Port System contributes to increasing the country's competitiveness, generating greater opportunities for foreign trade, and positioning Peru as a strategic player within regional and international maritime routes.
The MTC reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting port modernization and the development of more efficient logistics services, in order to contribute to the country's economic development.
Source: apam_nacionales
