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Chancay Mega-port

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Chancay Mega-port
Location
CountryPeru
LocationChancay, Peru

The Chancay Mega-port in an under-construction port in Chancay, Peru. It is nearing completion and is being built by Chinese company Cosco Shipping.[1]

The port is located approximately 60 kilometers nor of Lima. It is expected to cost US$1.3 billion. The route betweeen China and the port will be reduced to 10 days.[2]

Offering a deep water port, Chancay will be able to handle container ships that can't dock elsewhere in South America.[3]

Peruvian mining company Volcan will own a 40% share of the company and COSCO Shipping will hold the remaining 60%.[4]

The first stage of the port is expected to be finished by the end of 2024.[5]

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