DP World's Callao Terminal in Peru Handles Record 200,000 TEU in October

The record comes after a strong 2025, when the terminal handled more than 2 million TEU in a year for the first time. The Dubai-based ports group operates a 1,050-metre quay at Callao with 10 ship-to-shore gantry cranes, and the terminal has an annual capacity of 2.7 million TEU.

According to the report, October's volume equals about 7.4 per cent of annual capacity. Twelve months at that rate would come to roughly 2.4 million TEU, or close to 89 per cent of the terminal's current capacity.

Marco Hernández, general manager of DP World Callao, said the record reflects the strength of Peru's foreign trade and shows why the country needs modern, efficient port infrastructure to support growth and stay competitive in global markets.

He said rising demand for port services, larger ships calling at the port and heavier demands from international supply chains mean the company has to keep investing in its facilities and capacity. DP World wants to invest ahead of future market needs and will keep studying options to expand the terminal's capacity in stages, he added. The report did not give figures or a timetable for any expansion.

Why It Matters

Callao is Peru's main container gateway and one of the larger assets in DP World's Latin American network. A terminal running close to 90 per cent of capacity usually comes under pressure to expand, so the comments point to more capital spending in the region by the Dubai-owned operator. Al Bayan said continued spending on infrastructure, technology and equipment has helped the terminal handle more cargo and turn ships around faster.