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Country | Peru |
Location | Chancay, Peru |
The Chancay Mega-port in an under-construction port in Chancay, Peru. It is nearing completion and is being built by Chinese company Cosco Shipping. [1]
The port is located approximately 60 kilometers nor of Lima. It is expected to cost US$1.3 billion. The route betweeen China and the port will be reduced to 10 days. [2]
Offering a deep water port, Chancay will be able to handle container ships that can't dock elsewhere in South America. [3]
Peruvian mining company Volcan will own a 40% share of the company and COSCO Shipping will hold the remaining 60%. [4]
The first stage of the port is expected to be finished by the end of 2024. [5]