The Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal spans roughly 142 hectares, making it the largest port facility by physical footprint in the region. Its natural draft exceeds 17 meters, allowing it to handle container ships of up to 24,000 TEU — well beyond what existing Peruvian ports can handle without expansion.
Fact sheet
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Site area | ~142 hectares |
| Draft | Over 17 meters |
| Ship capacity | Up to 24,000 TEU |
| First-year capacity | ~1 million TEU |
| Second-year capacity | ~1.5 million TEU |
| Terminal type | Multipurpose (containers and bulk cargo) |
What "deep water" means here
A draft of over 17 meters allows the port to receive some of the largest container ships currently in operation — something most ports on the Peruvian coast cannot do without dredging and expansion works.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Chancay terminal compared to other Peruvian ports?
- At roughly 142 hectares, it is the largest by physical footprint in the region according to trade reports.
- What does receiving 24,000 TEU ships mean?
- It means the port can host some of the largest container ships currently in commercial operation.
- Does the terminal only handle containers?
- No, it is a multipurpose terminal, meaning it also handles bulk cargo in addition to containers.
Source: Wikipedia and trade press cited above.
Source: Wikipedia / trade press