DP World has reached a milestone at its Port of Callao terminal, becoming the first port terminal on South America's West Coast to handle more than 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in a single year.
DP World noted that this reflects sustained infrastructure investment, expanded capacity, and operational efficiencies that continue to strengthen Callao's role as a leading regional logistics hub.
The record volume represents a 22% increase compared to 2023, the year prior to the commissioning of the Bicentennial Pier, highlighting the terminal's ability to support growing trade volumes while improving service reliability for importers and exporters.
Strengthening Peru's role in global trade
The milestone, DP World said, further consolidates the Port of Callao's position as the most active and competitive container port on South America's West Coast, enabling greater connectivity to global markets and supporting Peru's long-term trade growth.
"Just a decade ago, 2 million TEUs represented the total volume handled by all ports in Peru combined. Today, this volume is being reached by a single terminal, reflecting how strategic investment in modern port infrastructure can transform a country's trade capacity and strengthen its position within global supply chains," said Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Bicentennial Pier expansion drives record volumes
The record performance, DP World said, was enabled by the Bicentennial Pier, a US$400 million investment that increased the terminal's operational capacity by 80%.
The expansion allows the terminal to serve larger vessels, operate with greater efficiency, and reduce congestion — positioning the port to meet rising trade demand while enhancing service reliability.
As of November 2025, the Port of Callao handled 55.8% of Peru's total agricultural exports, with 35.2% moving through DP World’s terminal. Key exports include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes – supporting Peru's integration into global food supply chains.
