Callao
Peru
PECLL
Congested
Congestion Status
AIS limited in region
7d3 at anchor
Worsening
Trend
10 Apr 2026
Updated 30d ago
Active disruption at CallaoCallao 3.0 days — newly heavily disrupted (was 1.75).· Trend: worsening

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Peru's primary container port serving Lima. Major exporter of asparagus, grapes, avocados, blueberries, fishmeal. DP World Callao and APM Terminals both operate here. Peruvian perishable exports are highly seasonal.

Weekly Operational Update
Congested

Week of 10 April 2026 · heavily_disrupted

Callao 3.0 days — newly heavily disrupted (was 1.75).

Vessels at Anchor — 4-week trend

22–28 days ago
15–21 days ago
8–14 days ago
3Last 7 days
Situation is worsening
Customs Reality at Callao
7d
Published free time
4d
Effective free time

Peruvian customs improving with digital systems. SENASA inspections for agri products.

Demurrage: $25/TEU/day · Detention: $15/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • SENASA phytosanitary certificate issues
  • Import license requirements
Cold Chain Reality at Callao
Mitigation:Book reefer export capacity well in advance during harvest seasons.
Failure point:Terminal during peak export
Significance:High — major fresh produce export hub (asparagus, grapes, avocados, blueberries)
Primary failure mode:Peak export season congestion. Reefer availability tight during harvest seasons.
Reefer plug availability:Tight during peak export season
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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Oct-Mar (Produce export peak)
High reefer demand for grape, asparagus, blueberry exports.
Book reefer 3+ weeks early.

Sources

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