DP World Callao surpasses 2m teu milestone in 2025

Peru’s DP World Callao terminal reached milestone as it became the first port terminal on South America’s West Coast to handle more than 2 million teu in a year.

The record volume represents a 22% increase compared to 2023, the year prior to the commissioning of the Bicentennial Pier, highlighting the terminal’s support to Peruvian growing trade volumes. In 2024, DP World Callao handled 1.96 million teu.

The achievement reflects sustained infrastructure investment, expanded capacity, and operational efficiencies that continue to strengthen Callao’s role as a leading regional logistics hub. DP World’s terminal on the South Pier contributed more than $316 million to Peru’s GDP.

DP World’s terminal on the South Pier contributed more than $316 million to Peru’s GDP.

“Just a decade ago, 2 million teu 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.

The record-setting performance was enabled by the Bicentennial Pier, a $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.

Source: Seatrade Maritime

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