Peru is preparing to welcome key players in global maritime trade as the host of the AAPA LATAM 2025 Congress , the flagship event of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) which, in partnership with the National Port Authority (APN) , will bring together more than 600 international trade leaders, government authorities, and executives from the world’s leading ports and shipping companies from June 24 to 27 to discuss the continent’s port and logistics future.
The meeting, which will take place in Lima, comes at a strategic time for global trade. Peru, increasingly recognized as a port-logistics hub in the South American Pacific, is projecting itself to the world as a benchmark for transformation, sustainability, and innovation in port infrastructure. The selection of Peru as the host country confirms a decade of investment, reforms, and a strategic vision aimed at connecting its terminals with major international supply chains.
AAPA LATAM 2025 will be the center of major industry debates , addressing key topics such as port investment, energy transition, resilient infrastructure development, and digital transformation. The magnitude of the event will also highlight the leadership achieved by the country’s main port terminals, which are now key players in the transformation of the sector in Latin America. Industry leaders agree that this valuable opportunity represents a historic opportunity to showcase the potential and strategic capacity of the Peruvian port system to the world.
“For Peru, it is an honor to host this important event, which reaffirms the country—as well as its ports and logistics system—as a valuable benchmark. AAPA LATAM 2025 will allow the world to gain a closer look at our capabilities and vision as a regional logistics hub ,” said César Rojas Álvaro, general manager of the Port of Paracas .
For his part, Eduardo Cerdeira, general manager of Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos (TPE) , stated that “choosing the country as the host of a congress of this magnitude is an excellent decision. Our ports are ready to show the world their evolution and great importance .”
Mauricio Núñez del Prado Eguiluz, general manager of Terminal Internacional del Sur (TISUR) , added that “this valuable congress will bring together suppliers, customers, and other competitors to exchange ideas and opportunities for the industry.” Meanwhile, Marco Hernández Bardelli, general manager of DP World Callao , added that “the selection of Peru as the host of the AAPA LATAM 2025 Congress represents recognition of the strategic role that the country has been consolidating in regional and global maritime trade.”
In turn, Carlos Arias de Molina, CEO of APM Terminals Callao , emphasized that “this platform will allow us to demonstrate to the world our commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and innovation, generating real opportunities for cooperation.” Finally, Gonzalo Ríos Polastri, Deputy General Manager of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Chancay Perú , noted that “we have a motivational and reflective element, and an excellent opportunity to review projections for the infrastructure, equipment, and interaction of ports with their surroundings.”
Peru: Ideal setting for business and logistics investment
Peru’s selection as the host of AAPA LATAM 2025 is not a coincidence,but the result of a decade of reforms and strategic investments. Proof of this is the Port of Paracas, which has been recognized with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Green Port Award System (GPAS). The terminal has invested more than $240 million in infrastructure. Now, a new investment package of an additional $30 million is being added.
For its part, Euroandinos Port Terminals, Peru’s main agricultural export port , responsible for more than 40% of all refrigerated cargo exported in 2024, plans to exceed US$100 million in investments by 2029, with the aim of responding to the dynamism of northern Peru. In the south, the concessionaire of the Matarani Port Terminal, TISUR , has executed 12 public works projects in the province of Islay through the Works for Taxes mechanism, investing 40 million soles in the last five years. These projects have closed gaps in sectors such as health, education, sanitation, and transportation.
Likewise, DP World, which manages approximately 60% of the Port of Callao’s volume and channels 90% of domestic container trade, exported US$2.861 billion in mining products and US$1.575 billion in fishing products in 2024 alone. In terms of imports, it moved US$4.07 billion in machinery and spare parts, US$2.29 billion in chemical products, and US$1.34 billion in food and beverages. The company has set a goal of reducing its emissions by 90% by 2030.
For its part, APM Terminals is moving forward with the upcoming inauguration of Phase 3A , marking a new milestone in the modernization of the North Multipurpose Terminal. Its multipurpose cargo and grain handling capacity consolidates its position as a world-class port. Furthermore, the Port of Chancay, operated by COSCO SHIPPING Ports Chancay Perú, represents the immediate future of transoceanic trade. This terminal promises to reduce logistics times between South America and Asia, redefining maritime trade routes.
The AAPA LATAM 2025 meeting in Lima is shaping up to be an unparalleled platform for propelling Latin America toward a new stage of integration with international trade. Participating in this event is a strategic decision for those who lead, make decisions, plan, or invest in the development of the region’s port infrastructure.
Information and registration: www.aapalatam.org/congreso .
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