US Approves $1.5 Billion Sale to Peru for Naval Base Relocation
The US State Department approved a $1.5 billion sale to Peru to relocate its naval base from Callao, enabling port expansion against Chancay.
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The US State Department has approved a potential $1.5 billion sale of equipment and services to Peru, marking a significant strategic investment in the South American nation's port infrastructure. This sale, announced on January 15, 2026, is intended to facilitate the relocation of Peru's main naval base from Callao, thereby freeing up space for the expansion of the Callao commercial port. This move positions the port to better compete with the Chinese-built Chancay mega-port.
The relocation of the naval base is a crucial step for Callao, located on the coast west of Lima, as it seeks to enhance its commercial capabilities. Currently, Callao port is operated by APM Terminals on the north side and DP World Callao on the south side. The expansion is expected to enable Callao to compete more effectively for Asian cargo routes, especially after the port's recent launch of new direct shipping routes from China and South Korea in November 2024.
