DP World’s container terminal at the Port of Callao in Peru has become the first terminal on South America’s west coast to handle more than two million TEUs in a single year, according to the company.
The milestone was reached in 2025 and represents a 22% increase compared with 2023, the year before the terminal’s Bicentennial Pier expansion was commissioned. DP World said the performance reflects increased capacity, infrastructure investment and operational improvements at the terminal.
The Port of Callao is Peru’s main maritime gateway, and DP World’s terminal is a key hub for containerized imports and exports. According to the operator, the volume milestone strengthens Callao’s position as the most active container port on South America’s west coast and enhances Peru’s connectivity to global trade routes.
Carlos Merino, the CEO of DP World in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, said, “Just a decade ago, two 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.”
DP World said the terminal’s operational performance is also delivering wider economic benefits. Estimates from Peruvian consultancy Apoyo Consultoría indicate that DP World’s South Pier terminal contributed more than US$316m to Peru’s GDP in 2024 and supported approximately US$23.6bn in economic activity across the country.
The terminal’s recent growth has been driven in large part by the Bicentennial Pier, a US$400m expansion project that increased operational capacity by around 80%. The expansion enables the terminal to handle larger vessels, improve berth productivity and reduce congestion, supporting higher container throughput and more reliable service for shipping lines and cargo owners.
The Port of Callao also plays a central role in Peru’s export logistics. As of November 2025, the port was handling 55.8% of the country’s agricultural exports, with 35.2% moving through DP World’s terminal. Major export commodities include avocados, grapes, blueberries, mandarins and mangoes.
Apoyo Consultoría estimates that between 2010 and 2024, DP World’s operations at Callao generated a cumulative economic impact of US$3.05bn and contributed US$527m in fiscal revenues to the Peruvian government.
The two million TEU milestone was marked at an event attended by government officials and industry representatives, underscoring the role of private investment in expanding port capacity and supporting Peru’s logistics and trade infrastructure.
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