Construction of the Chancay Megaport took years before it opened: by April 2024, the project reported 93% progress according to COSCO Shipping, and it officially opened on November 14, 2024, during the APEC Forum held in Lima, with Chinese president Xi Jinping in attendance.
Timeline
- Prior years: studies, permits, and initial construction of the terminal
- April 2024: COSCO Shipping reports 93% construction progress
- November 14, 2024: official opening during the APEC Forum, with China's president in attendance
- 2025-2026: start of regular operations, activation of shipping routes such as CHX3
What comes next
The project includes additional investment and capacity-expansion phases beyond the first stage already opened, with no single confirmed public date for full completion.
Frequently asked questions
- How long did it take to build the Chancay Megaport?
- Construction spanned several years before the November 2024 opening, with 93% progress already reported by April of that year.
- Why did it open during the APEC Forum?
- It coincided with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum held in Lima in November 2024, giving the event international visibility.
- Is the port already operating at full capacity?
- No, it is operating in its first phase; further expansion phases are planned in the coming years.
Source: RPP.
Source: RPP