Chancay-Shanghai Trade Corridor

For decades, Chancay was a quiet town north of Lima, Peru, better known for its fishing community and slow pace. That changed after the Chancay Port was officially initiated in November 2024.

Since then, goods ships have been docking in record numbers. Following the launch of a direct corridor with Shanghai, ships now run twice a week, carrying goods such as fish meal, fruits and metal eastward and bringing back various industrial goods from the large production bases in Asia. For exporters and importers, this regular service has ensured speed and certainty.

Figures reflect how the enormous port is reshaping trade. So far, shipments along the Chancay‑Shanghai corridor have totalled 78,000 tons with a value of 1.72 billion yuan, pushing trade between the two ports up by nearly 35 percent.

Products shipped directly to China in greater volumes every day include fruits like avocado, mango and blueberry.

To help small businesses participate in the boom, the Chancay Business Association launched its supporting programme, whose aim is to guide companies through customs, formalization and access to global supply chains.

“These initiatives are important because they provide local users with the tools and advice they are in need of to conduct their foreign trade operations efficiently,” said an expert in Peru.