In March 2026, the Private Investment Promotion Agency (Proinversión) of Peru formalized the contract for the New Port Terminal of San Juan de Marcona with the company Terminal Portuario Jinzhao Perú S.A. Although the original project contemplates an investment of USD 405 million, the winning bidder proposed design adjustments that will add USD 6 million, which would be allocated to optimizing operations and reducing the environmental impact of the future port located in the Ica region.
In line with what was reported by the media outlet Gestión, the modifications were presented by the mining company, a subsidiary of the Chinese group Zhongrong Xinda, to the National Environmental Certification Service for Sustainable Investments (Senace), which would correspond to a third technical report.
Specifically, the plan includes two new conveyor belts with a capacity of 3,050 tons per hour, a transfer tower with dust suppression and fire control systems, as well as two additional control booths to reinforce security and access.
Added to this would be the construction of a 56.72-meter reinforced concrete retaining wall to protect the infrastructure against geotechnical risks. Furthermore, more than a dozen facilities, such as treatment plants and hydrocarbon tanks, will be relocated or adjusted to improve efficiency without expanding the capacity of the terminal linked to Jinzhao.
The redesign seeks to speed up truck traffic and reduce internal congestion, moving the main entrance to the northern area and improving the weighing and circulation systems. These changes will allow a more continuous flow of iron concentrate from the mines to the dock, benefiting exporters and logistics operators.
The execution time for the works associated with these modifications contemplates an estimated duration of 39 months. During that period, it is planned to carry out excavation, paving, equipment installation, and infrastructure assembly work.
According to what was proposed by Proinversión, the port terminal has the characteristics of a multipurpose public port, which is why it will be able to handle mining and non-mining cargo requested by any user.
Thus, it is expected that the new port facility will boost mining investments exceeding USD 15 billion in southern Peru, generating economic growth, employment, improved income, and quality of life for the population. Likewise, it is projected to be the third largest in the country, behind the maritime stations of Callao and Chancay.
