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Chancay, Peru: Port & Travel Guides in English

Chancay is a coastal town about 75 km north of Lima, home to the Chancay Megaport — one of the largest Chinese-backed infrastructure projects in South America — and a historic castle overlooking the bay. Here's what to know, in English.

The Chancay Port

Who Owns Chancay Port? Ownership Structure Explained

Chancay Megaport is split between COSCO Shipping Ports (60%) and a Peruvian entity spun off from Volcan (40%), whose shares trade on the Lima Stock Exchange.

How to Invest in Chancay Port: Buying Shares on the Lima Stock Exchange

There is no way to buy shares directly in the port company itself, but the Peruvian 40% stake trades publicly as Inversiones Portuarias Chancay S.A.A.

Chancay Port in 2026: What's New This Year

A railway adjudication, a first-year financial loss, intensified international coverage, and an ongoing regulatory dispute: what actually changed at Chancay Port in 2026.

Chancay Port's First Full Year: Results and What the $11 Million Loss Means

In its first full year of commercial operation, Chancay Port moved over 500,000 TEU but reported an $11 million loss. Here is what that actually means.

Chancay Port Regulatory Dispute: Why OSITRAN and COSCO Disagree

Chancay Port was built as a fully private investment, not a state concession — and that legal distinction is at the center of an unresolved regulatory dispute.

Chancay–Sierra Central Railway: What's Really Being Built

PowerChina was awarded a 120 km, $420 million railway linking Chancay Port to Peru's central highlands, aiming to cut mineral transport time from 18 hours to 5.

Chancay Port FAQ: Everything International Readers Ask

Ownership, size, opening date, regulation, and investment — the most common questions international readers ask about the Chancay Megaport, answered in one place.

Chancay in International Media: What They Are Saying

From the BBC to CNN: why international media outlets cover the Chancay Megaport and what angles they focus on.

Chancay Megaport Phase 2: What It Is and When It Would Start

Phase 2 of the Chancay Megaport would add US$2.5 billion in investment and start in 2027, depending on cargo volumes.

Timeline: How the Chancay Megaport Was Built

Key dates in the construction of the Chancay Megaport, from 93% progress in 2024 to its APEC Forum opening.

Chancay Port Terminal: Technical Specifications

A technical fact sheet for the Chancay Port Terminal: 142 hectares, a 17+ meter draft, and capacity for ships up to 24,000 TEU.

Shipping Routes Connecting to the Port of Chancay

The active shipping routes at the Port of Chancay: the CHX3 service to Costa Rica and a direct connection to Shanghai.

Chancay Port vs. Callao Port: A Comparison

Chancay and Callao compared on capacity and draft: together they would move 5.4 million TEU a year, ahead of Panama Caribe and Santos.

COSCO Shipping in Chancay: Who They Are and Their Role

COSCO Shipping Ports, the Chinese state-linked operator behind 60% of the Chancay Megaport, and what it actually does.

What Is the Chancay Megaport and Why It Matters

The Chancay Megaport opened in November 2024 with US$3.5 billion in planned investment and is reshaping Peru-Asia trade.

Living & Investing in Chancay

Real Estate and Land in Chancay, Peru: A Foreign Buyer's Guide

Land prices in Chancay have risen sharply since the megaport was announced — from around $2/m² to $35-$50/m² for periurban land, and up to $1,000/m² in high-demand spots.