PROINVERSIÓN: PPP investments in ports helped to multiply exports by a factor of 10
Lima, June 25, 2025.- The modernization of port infrastructure and services through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) has been key to the growth of Peruvian exports in the last two decades. This was stated by the executive director of PROINVERSIÓN, Luis Del Carpio, during his participation in the APPA LATAM 2025, the most important port event in Latin America, which is being held in Lima from June 24 to 27.
According to him, between 2001 and 2024, Peru's exports grew from US$ 7 billion to US$ 74 billion, a 10-fold increase. This start has been supported by an investment of approximately US$ 2.5 billion in eight concessioned port terminals, which have substantially improved the country's infrastructure and logistics services.
During his presentation “Sistema Portuario Peruano y su apuesta al futuro” (“Peruvian Port System and its commitment to the future.”), Del Carpio highlighted that the main investments have been executed in the South Pier of the Port of Callao, the North Multipurpose Terminal of the same port and the Port Terminal of Matarani. In addition, this modernized system also includes the port terminals of Paita, Salaverry, Pisco (General San Martín), Yurimaguas and the Shipment of Mineral Concentrates from Callao. In addition, the new San Juan de Marcona Port Terminal, with a projected investment of US$ 405 million, will be added to these projects, the concession contract for which will be signed in July.
"These investments have boosted the development of complementary infrastructure, logistics and industrial activities, as well as more efficient land transportation. In particular, they have enabled exporting companies to reduce time and costs in foreign trade," said Del Carpio.
He also highlighted the impact on the connectivity of the North, Central, South and East macro-regions, boosting regional production and diversifying the export supply. And large investments in associated projects are expected to be activated: more than US$ 12 billion in irrigation projects in the north; US$ 7,836 billion in the center; US$ 2.6 billion in the south; and US$ 625 million in the eastern region.
Regarding the future portfolio, PROINVERSIÓN is promoting three PPP projects for the modernization of four port terminals in Áncash, Loreto and Ucayali, with an estimated investment of US$ 579 million. The Chimbote International Port Terminal (US$ 262 million) is expected to be awarded this year, and in 2026, the New Pucallpa Port Terminal (US$ 185 million) and the New Loreto Port Terminals are expected to be awarded in 2026: Saramiriza and Iquitos (US$ 132 million).
Finally, the head of PROINVERSIÓN highlighted the social impact of these concessions: by the end of 2024, the terminals of Paita, Pisco and Salaverry have contributed S/ 106 million to the Social Fund, of which S/ 18 million was collected in 2024 alone, directly benefiting thousands of Peruvian families.
Source: Press Release – PROINVERSIÓN