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PEMRI Matarani Port
Matarani Port is the seaport of Matarani, in the city of Mataraniin Peru. Overseas routes include Central and South America, Port code is PEMRI.

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Port Code

PEMRI

Name

Matarani

Country / Region

Peru

City

Matarani

Sea Routes

Central and South America

Type

Latitude

-16.9970300

Longitude

-72.1071800

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Matarani, Peru | UN/LOCODE: PEMRI

Matarani is a seaport on Peru’s south-western coast in the Arequipa Region, positioned as a maritime gateway for Arequipa and the wider southern Peruvian hinterland. The port is operated by Tisur and forms one of Peru’s Pacific termini of the Southern Interoceanic Corridor, linking Peru by road with Brazil. Its inland logistics relevance extends beyond the immediate coastal area: Arequipa is approximately 120 km inland, while routes toward Lake Titicaca, Cusco and Machu Picchu require additional inland planning. For our forwarding team, Matarani is best evaluated as a multipurpose southern Peru gateway where cargo routing, inland equipment availability, customs coordination and final delivery conditions should be confirmed before booking.

Country / region	Peru / Arequipa Region
Port city	Matarani
Coordinates	16.997030° S, 72.107180° W
Port profile	Seaport with container, general-cargo and bulk-cargo logistics potential, subject to terminal and vessel confirmation

Key Highlights

Southern Peru gateway

Useful for cargo serving Arequipa and nearby southern industrial and agricultural markets.

Interoceanic corridor connection

The port is one of Peru’s Pacific termini for the Southern Interoceanic Corridor toward Brazil.

Multipurpose planning required

Container, project, general and bulk cargo should be checked against the applicable terminal service and vessel acceptance conditions.

Inland leg is decision-critical

Delivery to Arequipa and destinations beyond requires advance confirmation of road routing, truck type, permits and empty-equipment arrangements.

Facilities & Services

Terminal interface: Our service team coordinates vessel nomination, terminal acceptance, cargo cut-off and release requirements with the appointed terminal or carrier. The operating profile is associated with Tisur.
Container handling: Containerized cargo can be planned when the selected carrier and terminal confirm equipment, reefer, hazardous-cargo and documentation acceptance for the shipment.
General and bulk cargo: Matarani’s role in southern Peru supports planning for general cargo, dry bulk, minerals, agricultural commodities and project-related shipments; cargo-specific handling must be confirmed before quotation.
Storage and inspection: Yard, temporary storage, customs inspection and cargo-release arrangements depend on terminal rules, customs status and the selected cargo regime.
Road connectivity: The principal inland interface is road transport, including movements toward Arequipa and the Southern Interoceanic Corridor. Trucking capacity and route restrictions should be reserved early.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing

Export and import cargo is generally planned through carrier networks calling at Peruvian Pacific ports, with transshipment or feeder arrangements possible depending on the service string.

Regional distribution

The port supports inland distribution toward Arequipa and southern Peru. Cargo for Bolivia or Brazil may require a coordinated road leg and border or corridor procedures.

Transit-time controls

Actual timing depends on vessel rotation, transshipment, terminal windows, customs release, truck availability, road conditions and border formalities. Our team provides a shipment-specific estimate only after carrier confirmation.

Booking discipline

For time-sensitive cargo, confirm the complete port-to-door chain rather than relying only on the ocean schedule; inland capacity can determine the final delivery date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Arequipa and the southern Peruvian economic zone, with onward links toward the highlands and southern corridor.
Cross-border potential: The Southern Interoceanic Corridor creates a road connection between Peru and Brazil; cross-border cargo requires separate checks for customs, permits, vehicle suitability and border operating conditions.
Common cargo profiles: Containerized consumer and industrial goods, agricultural commodities, minerals, dry bulk, machinery, construction materials and project cargo may be considered, subject to terminal acceptance.
Delivery planning: Cargo destined for inland highland locations should be assessed for road gradient, vehicle dimensions, weather exposure, security controls, unloading access and any special transport permits.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and hazardous-cargo cut-off vary by carrier and sailing. Our team obtains the operative deadlines in writing before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container packing details before acceptance. Do not move dangerous goods to the terminal before carrier approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any cargo-specific permits must be consistent. Customs selection or inspection can delay release, so delivery appointments should remain flexible.
Inland delivery: Confirm consignee tax and customs status, truck dimensions, chassis or special equipment, road permits, unloading facilities and empty-container return instructions before arranging the inland leg.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, temperature requirements, DG status, destination and preferred delivery point.
For machinery, oversized cargo or breakbulk, provide lifting points, center of gravity, drawings and packing photographs so terminal acceptance and inland equipment can be assessed before booking.
Reserve inland transport after confirming the vessel schedule and release process. For Arequipa or highland delivery, obtain a route and vehicle feasibility check rather than using a standard container truck automatically.
Keep a contingency for transshipment, inspection, terminal congestion and road disruption. Our team can compare Matarani with another suitable Peruvian gateway when the inland destination or sailing frequency makes an alternative more practical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matarani suitable for cargo bound for Arequipa?

Yes, it is a natural maritime gateway for Arequipa. The final plan should still confirm trucking capacity, customs release, delivery access and the consignee’s unloading conditions for the specific shipment.

Can our cargo be shipped as a container through PEMRI?

Container routing may be available, but acceptance depends on the selected carrier, vessel rotation, equipment, commodity, terminal window and any reefer or dangerous-goods requirements. Our team verifies these points before booking.

Does Matarani provide a direct route to Brazil?

Matarani is connected to Brazil through the Southern Interoceanic Corridor by road. This does not mean every shipment has a direct ocean service to Brazil; the complete ocean, inland and border plan must be quoted separately.

What commonly causes delay at this port?

Typical risk points include late documentation, missed terminal cut-offs, DG approval delays, customs inspection, equipment shortages, inland truck constraints and road or border conditions. Early document review and a coordinated port-to-door plan reduce exposure.

How early should we provide shipment details?

Provide them before booking whenever possible, especially for hazardous, oversized, reefer, bulk or project cargo. This allows our service team to confirm acceptance, equipment, permits and inland feasibility before the cargo is dispatched.

Data Sources & Provenance

Core identity data in this module follows the supplied port record for PEMRI / Matarani, including the port name, country, city and coordinates. Port operating procedures, customs requirements, cargo acceptance, schedules and transport conditions are time-sensitive and should be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Port and maritime authority reference	apn.gob.pe
Peruvian customs and tax administration	sunat.gob.pe
Transport and communications authority reference	gob.pe/mtc
Operational verification boundary	Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, equipment availability, inspection decisions, road conditions, permits, fees and final delivery appointments require shipment-specific confirmation by our service team and the relevant authorities.