View of Chancay Port, Peru

An aerial drone photo shows the vessel named "Xin Shanghai" operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited docking at Chancay Port, Peru, on Nov. 25, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Photo by Mei Han/Xinhua)

(241220) -- SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the vessel named "Xin Shanghai" operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited docking at Yangshan Port, east China's Shanghai, Dec. 18, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

An aerial drone photo shows a view of a breakwater at Chancay Port, Peru, on June 21, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

An aerial drone photo shows a view of a dock operation area at Chancay Port, Peru, on June 21, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

An aerial drone photo shows the vessel named "Xin Shanghai" operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited docking at Chancay Port, Peru, on Nov. 25, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Photo by Mei Han/Xinhua)

(241220) -- SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A container with the words "from Chancay to Shanghai" printed on it is pictured at Yangshan Port, east China's Shanghai, Dec. 18, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

An electric container truck with a self-driving system is pictured at Chancay Port, Peru, on June 21, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

Intelligent equipment lifts containers at Chancay Port, Peru, on Nov. 14, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project in Peru, receives an interview with Xinhua News Agency, on June 21, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

Intelligent equipment lifts containers at Chancay Port, Peru, on Nov. 14, 2024.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the first smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a view of a wetland near Chancay Port, Peru.

The "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, arrived in Shanghai's Yangshan Port on Wednesday after a 23-day journey from Peru's Chancay Port, becoming the first vessel to arrive in Shanghai from Chancay after the Peruvian port officially opened in November. The journey also marked the opening of two-way operational sea link between Shanghai and Chancay Port, the fir st smart and green port in South America.

Chancay Port, a newly inaugurated flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Peru, is expected to facilitate trade between Peru and Asia, cutting shipping time to China to just 23 days from 33 days and slashing logistics costs by at least 20 percent.

"The Chancay Port will help Peru improve shipping efficiency and deepen trade cooperation with Asia," said David Gamero, a deputy manager at the Chancay megaport project. (Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy/Handout via Xinhua)