A delegation of Peruvian exporting companies, grouped in the Association of Agricultural Producer Guilds (Agap) and accompanied by the Commission for the Promotion of Export and Tourism of Peru, visited the Port of Algeciras.
During the day, the Peruvian representatives toured the main port facilities where agricultural products from the Andean country are managed, including the APM Terminals Algeciras container terminal, the refrigerated warehouses, and the Border Control Post (PCF).
The visit concluded with a technical session on reefer logistics at the headquarters of the Port Authority, which was attended by representatives from Agap, Invest in Spain, Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (Icex), International Freight Forwarders Association (Ateia), TransIberian Foods, Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA), and the PCF, among other key players in the logistics and commercial sector.
Gabriel Amaro, president of AGAP, emphasized that agriculture, along with mining, represents one of the greatest opportunities for the development of Peru’s international trade. “We are just getting started,” he stated, projecting that in a decade they could double agricultural exports thanks to productive growth and improved maritime connectivity with Asia, especially with the opening of new ports like Chancay.
Europe, despite its strict community regulations, was described by Amaro as a “very important” market for Peruvian products. In particular, the Port of Algeciras has established itself as a strategic partner in the traffic of perishable goods such as avocados and out-of-season grapes.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that between 2019 and 2024, the volume of refrigerated containers between Algeciras and Peru has experienced an 80% growth.
