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The Minister of Transport and Communications, José Angello Tangherlini, met with representatives of APM Terminals Callao, operator of the North Multipurpose Terminal of the port of Callao, to address investments aimed at expanding and modernizing port infrastructure. Among the projects, the construction of the new Dock 5C stands out, which involves an investment of US$231 million.
"This initiative will strengthen the operational capacity of the North Terminal, a strategic infrastructure for the movement of goods entering and leaving the country," said the sector's head from Callao.
The new dock will be 440 meters long and 16 meters deep, conditions that will allow it to serve large vessels, including those with a capacity exceeding 20,000 TEU.
With the incorporation of this infrastructure, the North Terminal will be able to handle up to 1.7 million TEU per year, with the possibility of expanding its capacity to 2.2 million. This expansion will support the growth of Peruvian imports and exports, as well as generate better conditions to increase maritime connectivity and the efficiency of port operations.
The project will also strengthen the logistics chain linked to agricultural exports. APM Terminals plans to increase electrical connections for refrigerated containers by 25%, reaching 2,000 points, which will allow for handling larger volumes of perishable products that require maintaining a controlled temperature during their stay at the terminal.
Currently, cargo moved from the North Terminal reaches more than 70 countries and 220 destinations. The terminal also has a direct connection between Asia and Peru, with a transit time of 23 days. The expansion will provide more space to attend to maritime services and generate conditions to incorporate new frequencies, routes, and connections.
The work also includes the incorporation of MalaccaMax cranes and specialized equipment for container operations, as well as a station for charging electrical machinery. These improvements will allow for handling larger capacity vessels, streamlining the movement of goods, and advancing the electrification of port operations.
During the meeting, actions were also coordinated to promote the Maritime Humanitarian Corridor, as part of the preparation for the El Niño Phenomenon. This initiative seeks to facilitate the transfer of modular bridges and other essential goods to the south of the country, including the Ilo area, to strengthen connectivity and ensure transport alternatives in the face of possible damage to roads.
In this way, the MTC promotes investments to strengthen the country's port infrastructure and logistical competitiveness, while coordinating maritime transport alternatives to maintain connectivity and facilitate the transfer of modular bridges in anticipation of the possible effects of the El Niño Phenomenon.
