Question 1

When did Peru's Chancay Port open?

Accepted Answer

Chancay Port officially opened in November 2024, providing a new direct sailing route from China to South America and marking a landmark project for the Belt and Road Initiative in South America.

Question 2

Who invested in building Chancay Port?

Accepted Answer

Chancay Port was invested and built by COSCO Shipping Group. Initial designed capacity exceeds 1 million TEU, with planned expansion to 6 million TEU.

Question 3

How long does shipping from China to Chancay Port take?

Accepted Answer

Since Chancay opened, China-Peru sea transit time has shortened from 35-42 days to approximately 23-28 days, making it one of the fastest direct routes from China to South America currently available.

Question 4

What's the difference between Chancay Port and the traditional Callao Port?

Accepted Answer

Callao is Peru's traditional main port near Lima; Chancay is a newly built deep-water port designed for large container vessels, supporting direct sailings from China without detouring via the Panama Canal, resulting in faster transit. Both can be selected based on cargo destination and sailing schedule.

Question 5

Does the Chancay direct route go through the Panama Canal?

Accepted Answer

No. One of the biggest advantages of the Chancay route is that cargo reaches South America's Pacific coast directly, without detouring via the Panama Canal — this is the key reason for the significant transit time reduction.

Question 6

Can Chancay Port serve landlocked countries like Bolivia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One of Chancay's positioning goals is to become a regional logistics hub serving landlocked South American countries like Bolivia and Paraguay, with cargo transshipping inland via Chancay or Callao.

Question 7

What kind of cargo suits the Chancay route?

Accepted Answer

Chancay suits all FCL cargo destined for Peru and the surrounding region, especially time-sensitive electronics and fast-moving consumer goods. As a newly opened route, confirm space and sailing schedules with your forwarder in advance.

Question 8

What is the customs clearance process for the Chancay route?

Accepted Answer

The basic clearance process is similar to Callao, requiring Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and B/L. As a new port, some operational details are still being refined — confirm specifics with a local customs agent.

Question 9

How do Chancay route freight rates compare to traditional routes?

Accepted Answer

Given the shorter route and faster transit, Chancay rates are often competitive during peak season, though actual rates fluctuate with carrier capacity and fuel prices. Contact us for a real-time rate comparison.

Question 10

Has Forwarder International secured access to Chancay direct sailings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Forwarder International was among the first to secure direct sailing access at Chancay Port, and can provide space arrangements and real-time rates — contact us for the latest information.

Destination Ports	Chancay (new) · Callao (traditional, alternative)
Origin Ports	Dalian · Tianjin (Xingang) · Qingdao · Shanghai · Ningbo · Xiamen · Guangzhou · Shenzhen
Opened	November 2024
Investor	COSCO Shipping Group
FCL Transit Time	~23-28 days (about 33% faster than traditional routes)
Panama Canal Detour	No — direct to South America's Pacific coast
Designed Capacity	1M+ TEU initially, planned expansion to 6M TEU
Route Tag	New 2024 Route Fastest South America Direct

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