The most relevant event in the port sector in Latin America comes to Peru from June 24 to 26, 2025, a choice that is no coincidence. Lima, the Peruvian capital, will host international executives and experts at a time when the country is consolidating itself as a port benchmark in the region.
Geographical location
The reasons for this decision go far beyond its geographical location; The role that its ports play in global trade and the constant modernization of its port infrastructure make Peru the ideal place to be the epicenter of the main forum of Latin American port leadership.
Peru: A growing logistics giant
With a coastline of more than 3,000 kilometers and 8,000 kilometers of navigable waterways, Peru has been able to enhance its strategic position in the Pacific to become one of the best connected countries in the region.
In recent years, it has climbed positions in the Maritime Transport Connectivity Index, displacing other countries in the region and consolidating itself among the five nations with the greatest maritime connectivity.
The port of Callao
The port of Callao, the country’s main port hub, occupies a prominent place in the World Container Port Performance Index, reaching position 26 globally and second place in Latin America. This data, in itself, highlights the capacity and efficiency of Peruvian ports, in a context of growing demand for efficient and sustainable logistics services.
Not stop in Callao
But Peru’s infrastructure does not stop in Callao. Projects such as the port of Chancay, a strategic work designed to receive the largest tonnage ships that connect America with Asia, reaffirm the country’s commitment to the modernization and expansion of its port network. These advances position Peru as a model of port development for the region.
Best maritime connectivity
The port of Callao is established as one of the ports with the best maritime connectivity, compared to the ports of the member countries of the Pacific Alliance, according to the ‘maritime transport connectivity index’ (LSCI) , prepared by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The AAPA LATAM in Peru: a step forward for the country and the sector
Choosing Peru as the venue for AAPA LATAM 2025 not only reaffirms the importance of the country on the global maritime map, but also offers a unique platform for global actors to learn first-hand about the advances that that country is implementing.
Peru has demonstrated with figures that its ports are prepared to handle the demands of international trade, and this event is the ideal opportunity for leaders in the sector to experience it firsthand.
The numbers speak
In the last 20 years, investments in port infrastructure in Peru have exceeded 2.6 billion dollars. These resources have not only been allocated to improving cargo capacity, but also to modernize equipment and expand key ports. Callao, for example, has a capacity to manage more than 4 million TEUs, making it one of the most competitive ports in South America.
Country’s vision
However, what is most impressive is the country’s vision for the future. The port of Chancay is destined to revolutionize maritime logistics in the South Pacific. Its capacity to receive megaships of up to 24,000 TEUs marks a milestone in the region, opening new trade routes and significantly reducing logistics costs for international players.
This port is, without a doubt, one of the most attractive points that AAPA LATAM 2025 participants will be able to visit.
Sustainability in their ports
Another issue on which they are working hard is sustainability in their port sector, standing out for their commitment to the digitalisation of their container ports by 2030, with advances such as the use of fleets of electric trucks in Callao.
This approach towards a greener operation will attract international companies and actors looking for efficient ports aligned with global environmental policies
Peru a key playerÂ
Peru has established itself as a key player in international logistics, and this event will be the perfect occasion for the global port community to see up close why the country is setting the standard in the region. With solid investments, modern infrastructure and a clear vision of the future, this country is ready to show the world its potential and reaffirm itself as a benchmark in global maritime trade.
Source :Prports
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