The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism announced on Apr. 8 that it will implement the Port Component 2.0 of the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE) this year, aiming to streamline logistics and speed up foreign trade operations for more than 14,000 vessels by July 2026.
The initiative is expected to automate procedures for receiving and dispatching ships, reduce operational times, and improve efficiency at all ports in the country. This announcement was made during the first session of the year of the Special Commission on VUCE, where members approved a work plan for 2026 that focuses on simplifying processes, risk management, and document interoperability.
César Llona, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade, presided over the session and highlighted progress in risk management systems, implementation of a unified list of restricted goods, and inclusion of an expanded economic operator from SANIPES. “El reto que tenemos es dar el salto definitivo de la VUCE, para pasar de la digitalización hacia la interoperabilidad de los documentos e información del comercio exterior,” said Llona. He also reaffirmed the role of the commission as a key space to identify barriers and build solutions that directly impact trade efficiency.
Representatives from several government agencies attended this session alongside private sector participants involved in logistics and port activities. During January and February 2026 alone, VUCE processed over 122,000 electronic transactions resulting in direct savings of S/.24.5 million for logistics operators through reduced time and costs. In addition to these savings, administrative fees collected reached S/.30.58 million during this period.
The Ministry directs policies on foreign trade and tourism with a focus on export growth and sustainable development according to its official website. It serves communities across Peru by promoting trade facilitation initiatives according to its official website, while advancing national strategies through collaboration with entities such as PromPerú according to its official website. The Ministry operates autonomously within Peru’s executive branch under ministerial oversight according to its official website.
Looking ahead, officials say further steps will be taken toward interoperability between documents used in foreign trade processes—moving beyond digitization—to provide greater predictability for operators.
