News / Peru's new Chancay Port set to open to box line services next month

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The new Chancay Port in Peru is set to begin receiving its first regular container calls as early as next month, following the terminal’s scheduled “soft” launch.

The newly built port, 60% controlled by Chinese state-owned shipping giant Cosco and 40% owned by local mining firm Volcan, is set to begin a six-month ramp phase following its official inauguration in November.

According to local reports, Cosco Shipping Chancay Peru general manager Carlos Tejeda said, on the sidelines of a business conference in ...