The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Peru announced on March 16 that the National Port System reached a historic record in 2025, with 20,794 ship arrivals and 20,952 departures at ports across the country. According to the latest statistical report from the National Port Authority, these figures represent increases of 11.5 percent and 12.2 percent respectively compared to the previous year.
This growth highlights the importance of maritime and river transport as key drivers for Peru’s foreign trade and territorial integration. The ministry said that main maritime ports such as Callao, Paita, Matarani, and Pisco saw an average increase of 6.4 percent in ship receptions. These terminals handle a significant portion of national maritime commerce and play a strategic role in both exports and imports.
The river port system also experienced notable growth, with an average increase of 14.3 percent in vessel traffic. Amazonian ports including Iquitos, Pucallpa, Yurimaguas, and Nauta recorded higher activity levels, underscoring the importance of river transport for connectivity and supply in the Amazon region.
Among vessel types handled at maritime ports were container ships (2,386), bulk carriers (1,905), and tankers (1,645). In the Amazon region’s river system, there were records of 4,251 passenger vessels and more than 1,800 mixed cargo boats. This demonstrates how vital these systems are for moving people and goods where road access is limited.
Minister of Transport and Communications Aldo Prieto said: “the growing importance of Peruvian ports as key logistics nodes for the national economy facilitates commercial exchange, improves regional connectivity, and consolidates Peru as a strategic point on regional maritime routes.”
The continued expansion in both maritime and river port activity suggests ongoing development opportunities for Peru’s transportation infrastructure.
