EXPANSION OF THE SOUTH PIER OF CALLAO HAS A PROGRESS OF 39.5% AND WILL ALLOW TO RECEIVE GIANT VESSELS

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Date: October 23

It will have the capacity to simultaneously receive up to 3 Neo Panamax vessels, measuring 43 meters wide and 371 meters long.

The expansion works in the South Terminal of the Port of Callao have an advance of 39.54%. This great project, promoted by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) and executed by the concessionaire company DP World Callao S.R.L., will boost the country's economy and foreign trade thanks to the growth of the aforementioned port.

Due to its large size, when the terminal is operational, it will generate more development opportunities because it will increase cargo attention and allow a faster flow of our exports. It is estimated that it will be able to meet a demand of more than 1.9 million TEUs (cargo capacity of a standard 20-foot container) per year.

This is the creation of a modern dock that will have the capacity to simultaneously receive up to 3 Neo Panamax ships, measuring up to 43 meters wide and 371 meters long.

785 / 5.000 Resultados de traducción The wharf will be extended by 400 meters to reach 1050 meters. Likewise, the storage yard will grow to 39 hectares. Currently, it has a 650 meter long dock. In addition, three new quayside gantry cranes and 16 yard cranes will be installed. This equipment will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, maintaining a sustainable and environmentally responsible operation. It will have an equipment maintenance workshop and a system of power generators in case of emergency, among others. This modern infrastructure will also have platforms for refrigerated containers and will have a capacity for 420 connections. It will also include a fuel station for terminal equipment and a spill pond.

 The investment is US$ 350 million. The works began last September and it is estimated that it will begin operations at the end of 2023. 

Source: MTC

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