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The Minister of Transport and Communications, Aldo Prieto Barrera, participated in the commissioning of two modern non-intrusive inspection scanners at the Chancay Port Terminal, equipment donated by the Government of the United States that will contribute to strengthening the security of the logistics chain, optimizing customs control processes, and facilitating foreign trade.
The activity was attended by the Ambassador of the United States of America in Peru, Bernie Navarro, and the National Superintendent of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT), Javier Franco Castillo, who highlighted the importance of international cooperation to promote more efficient, secure, and competitive logistics.
The new scanners will allow containers to be inspected without the need for physical opening, significantly reducing review times and logistics costs. Likewise, they will facilitate the detection of illicit or misdeclared goods, strengthen the traceability of operations, and contribute to preserving the cold chain of perishable products destined for international markets.
"We are taking a transcendental step to consolidate Peru as a strategic player in global trade. The incorporation of this technology strengthens logistics security, improves the competitiveness of our exports, and brings us closer to the goal of turning the country into the main logistics hub of the South Pacific," said Minister Aldo Prieto.
The head of the MTC highlighted that the operation of these equipment complements the investments made in port infrastructure and will allow attending to the sustained growth of operations at the Port of Chancay without affecting cargo service times.
The figures reflect the dynamism achieved by the port. Between January and May 2026, mobilized TEUs registered a 69% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Likewise, exports grew by 12%, while imports increased by 77%.
As part of the day, the head of the MTC toured the facilities of the Chancay Customs Intendancy, where he witnessed the physical inspection of containerized cargo and a demonstration by the K9 canine unit. In addition, he inspected the location of a possible third scanner that would be donated by the United States Embassy in Peru and traveled through the 1.8-kilometer tunnel that connects the main port operations area with the area where the scanners are located.
With the commissioning of these scanners, the Ministry of Transport and Communications reaffirms its commitment to promoting more efficient, secure, and competitive logistics corridors, capable of attending to the growth of Peruvian foreign trade and strengthening Peru's integration with the main markets of the world.
