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PECLL Callao Port
Callao Port is the major seaport of Callao, in the city of Callaoin Peru. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is PECLL.

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Port Code

PECLL

Name

Callao

Country / Region

Peru

City

Callao

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Main Port

Latitude

-12.0468800

Longitude

-77.1484750

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Callao Port (PECLL) Overview

Peru · South America

Callao is Peru’s principal commercial seaport and the maritime gateway for the Lima–Callao metropolitan area. UN/LOCODE PECLL is located on Peru’s Pacific coast, approximately 15 km from Lima, with the port protected by breakwaters and offshore geography. It is a multi-purpose sea port serving containerized cargo, bulk commodities, general cargo and liquid cargo. The supplied port record describes a cargo-handling area of 47.3 hectares, 29 berths, and a role in handling approximately 70% of Peru’s foreign-trade cargo. For international shippers, the port’s importance is closely linked to Lima’s industrial and consumption markets, mineral exports, agricultural imports and nationwide road distribution. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, origin documentation, customs preparation and inland delivery subject to terminal, carrier and authority confirmation.

UN/LOCODE	PECLL
Port / Country	CALLAO, Peru
Coordinates in supplied record	12.046880° S, 77.148475° W
Port type	Seaport; multi-purpose commercial gateway

Key Highlights

Decision points for forwarders

National gatewayCallao is the principal maritime interface for Peru’s foreign trade and the main ocean gateway serving Lima.

Mixed cargo profileContainer traffic operates alongside minerals, grains, fuels, vehicles, chemicals, fish products and general cargo.

Road-led inland movementDelivery planning should account for urban congestion, appointment controls, truck availability and warehouse receiving windows around Lima–Callao.

Compliance-sensitive cargoDangerous goods, bulk commodities, food products and mineral cargo require commodity-specific documents and authority review.

Facilities & Services

Cargo-handling scope

Container operations: Containerized import, export and transshipment-related handling is available through the port’s operating terminals, with equipment, cut-off and receiving rules confirmed by the relevant terminal and carrier.
Bulk and general cargo: The port record identifies facilities serving grains, minerals, metals, vehicles, steel, wood, fishmeal, fish oil and other breakbulk or bulk commodities.
Storage and silos: The supplied record identifies 26.4 hectares for cargo storage and three grain silos. Actual availability, free time and cargo-specific storage conditions must be checked before booking.
Liquid and regulated cargo: Fuel, vegetable oils, liquid chemicals, gas and liquefied products may require dedicated handling arrangements, safety documentation and prior acceptance.
Inland connection: Road haulage is the practical interface for Lima and the wider Peruvian market. Our team can coordinate drayage, warehouse delivery and empty-container return subject to local operating conditions.

Routes & Transit Times

Planning framework

Typical trade planning may involve connections between Callao and Asian, North American, Central American, Caribbean and South American markets. The actual routing, transshipment port and carrier acceptance depend on the booking date and service network.
For China-origin cargo, our team will compare available direct-call or connecting options, equipment availability and destination cut-offs rather than promising a fixed transit time or sailing pattern.
Door-to-port and port-to-door schedules can be affected by vessel omission, transshipment connection, port congestion, customs inspection, terminal release, trucking capacity and Lima-area traffic.
Reefer, out-of-gauge, dangerous goods and bulk shipments generally require earlier confirmation because acceptance, equipment positioning and operational windows differ from standard dry containers.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Market and commodity profile

Lima–Callao consumption and manufacturing belt

The metropolitan area generates demand for machinery, vehicles and spare parts, steel, chemicals, food ingredients, cereals, sugar, vegetable oils and other consumer or industrial inputs.

Mining-linked exports

Minerals and metals, including copper, zinc and lead-related cargo, form an important export profile. Packaging, moisture control, weight verification and shipper declarations should be reviewed for each cargo.

Food and fishery supply chains

Fishmeal, fish oil, coffee, grains, wheat, maize and rice may require food-grade controls, sanitary documents, temperature or moisture management and destination-specific import compliance.

Nationwide distribution

Callao commonly functions as the principal entry point before road delivery to inland commercial and industrial destinations. Final-mile distance, road conditions and consignee receiving capability should be priced separately.

Operations & Compliance

Risk controls before cargo release

Cut-offs: Carrier documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and customs filing deadline are not necessarily identical. Our team confirms the booking-specific schedule in writing and avoids relying on a generic port cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and packing details before booking. Terminal and carrier acceptance must be obtained before cargo dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits, certificates of origin and commodity-specific sanitary or technical documents should be consistent. Customs inspection can extend storage and delivery planning.
Inland delivery: Confirm container type, gross weight, axle and route restrictions, delivery appointment, empty return location, chassis or truck requirements and consignee unloading capability before arranging the truck.

Shipping Tips

Actions our service team recommends

Send the cargo description, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packing method and required delivery address before rate comparison; this prevents a standard-container quote from being applied to regulated or project cargo.
Reserve equipment and submit shipping instructions early during peak export periods. For reefer or special equipment, confirm power requirements, set point, ventilation, plug-in responsibility and terminal acceptance.
For mineral, food, chemical and liquid cargo, prepare the relevant certificates and safety documents before the booking request. Keep the same cargo description across invoice, packing list, customs declaration and bill of lading.
Build schedule protection into the inland plan. Where delivery timing is critical, our team can compare alternative sailings, transshipment options, warehouse staging and separate port-to-door arrangements, all subject to carrier confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for shippers

Is PECLL the same as the Port of Callao?

Yes. PECLL is the UN/LOCODE specified for CALLAO, Peru. The exact terminal, gate, receiving location and empty-return depot depend on the carrier and cargo type.

Can Callao handle cargo other than containers?

Yes. The supplied port profile identifies container, bulk, general cargo and liquid-cargo activity. Acceptance depends on berth, terminal, vessel, equipment, commodity and prior documentation review.

What commonly causes a delay after vessel arrival?

Typical causes include customs or regulatory inspection, incomplete documents, terminal release conditions, unpaid local charges, appointment constraints, truck shortages and congestion on the Lima–Callao road network.

How early should dangerous goods or special cargo be submitted?

Earlier than standard dry cargo is recommended. The shipper should provide complete classification and packing information before booking so the carrier and terminal can approve the cargo and allocate suitable equipment.

Can your team quote a fixed transit time to or from Callao?

We can provide a booking-specific estimate after checking the origin, destination, carrier service, transshipment plan and cargo profile. Any schedule remains subject to vessel operation, port handling and customs conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification boundaries

UN/LOCODE, port name, country, city, coordinates and the operational figures shown above are taken from the supplied PECLL port record. The record states 47.3 hectares of port land, 26.4 hectares for cargo storage, 29 berths, approximately 13 million tons and 728,000 TEU annually, together with a recorded maximum vessel length of 393 m, maximum draft of 14.3 m and maximum deadweight of 154,792 t. These figures should be treated as record-date reference data and reconfirmed for current commercial use.

For current port administration, maritime, customs and regulatory verification, our service team uses the relevant official channels, including apn.gob.pe, mtc.gob.pe and sunat.gob.pe. Terminal acceptance, vessel restrictions, cut-offs, fees, storage, customs status and inland operating conditions must be confirmed against the live booking and applicable authority instructions.