APM Terminals Callao to add 2,000 reefer plugs and new pier in US$231 million expansion

APM Terminals Callao will invest US$231 million in the North Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Callao, expanding reefer plug capacity by 25 per cent to 2,000 points and constructing a new 440-metre pier as part of the terminal's phase 3B modernisation.

Cold chain infrastructure

The reefer expansion will add temperature-controlled storage for fruit, vegetables, and other perishables while containers remain at the terminal before shipment. The investment comes as Peruvian agricultural exports reached US$15.013 billion in 2025, according to figures provided by the company.

Pier 5C and terminal capacity

Pier 5C, scheduled for completion in January 2028, will be 440 metres long and 16 metres deep, capable of accommodating vessels with capacities exceeding 20,000 TEUs. The pier will incorporate MalaccaMax cranes for handling large vessels, equipment for moving containers within the terminal yards, and a charging station for electric machinery. Following the expansion, the North Terminal will have capacity to handle 1.7 million TEUs annually, with the option to increase this to 2.2 million TEUs.

Operational scope

The expansion is intended to increase available capacity for maritime services and allow additional frequencies, routes, and connections from Callao. Cargo handled through the North Terminal currently reaches more than 70 countries and 220 destinations. According to APM Terminals, the terminal also has a direct connection between Asia and Peru with a transit time of approximately 23 days.