Callao
Peru
PECLL
No Data
K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 16m ago

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.

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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
Alternative Ports to Callao

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600 nm away12h less wait
Works for: Northern Peru produce exports.
Not for: Lima consignees.

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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

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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