Chancay–Shanghai Maritime Route: Logistical Impact and Cargo Insurance in Peru

Earlier this year, in our article “Chancay Port: The New Maritime Route Set to Revolutionize Trade Between Peru and Chile”, we highlighted how the new Chancay Port was emerging as a strategic hub for regional exchange.  

Today, that projection extends beyond South America: the Chancay–Shanghai maritime route has facilitated the transport of 154,000 tons of cargo to China in the first three quarters of 2025, with an approximate commercial value of USD 559 million.  This signifies a 56.9% year-on-year growth in bilateral trade between Shanghai and Peru. 

Transit time, which previously exceeded 35 days, has been reduced to an average of 23 days, thereby enhancing the competitiveness and logistical efficiency of Peruvian exports. Furthermore, companies are reporting a reduction of up to 20% in maritime operational costs, boosting the profitability of international shipments. 

This milestone inaugurates a new era for Peruvian foreign trade, solidifying Chancay Port's position as a direct link between South America and Asia. 

Chancay Port, situated 75 km north of Lima, has been engineered as an automated deep-water terminal, capable of accommodating vessels up to 14,000 TEUs.
This development ushers in a new era for Peruvian logistics, yet it also presents technical challenges: 

• Specialized stowage and lashing for long-haul transport. 
• Customs synchronization and multimodal land transport. 
• Continuous container monitoring to mitigate delays and losses. 
• Technological integration among carriers, agents, and logistics operators. 

The efficiency achieved relies not only on infrastructure but also on comprehensive logistics risk management.

At this juncture, international cargo insurance plays a crucial role: it enables the mitigation of losses due to damage, breakdowns, in-transit incidents, or critical delays impacting the supply chain. 

In this context, specialized insurance solutions become a strategic pillar to ensure operational continuity.

Securing All-Risk coverage, such as that offered by Hanseatica, is an essential practice within the modern operational design of any maritime corridor.

These policies ensure operational continuity and financial protection against incidents that could compromise the profitability or reputation of logistics operators.

Insurance solutions for international trade: 

• International Cargo Insurance: door-to-door coverage against breakdowns, theft, sinking, or delays. 
• Container Insurance: protects against structural damage, overturning, or partial cargo loss. 
• Logistics Operators' Liability Insurance: covers claims for third-party damages within the supply chain. 

The combination of these products secures both the physical asset (container, cargo) and the contractual and operational liability of all parties involved in the logistics chain. 

The Chancay–Shanghai route is more than just a maritime corridor: it represents the repositioning of Peru as a logistics hub for the South Pacific.
With modern infrastructure, reduced costs, and shorter transit times, the challenge now lies in ensuring operational continuity and predictability. 

In this regard, Hanseatica Insurance offers the necessary technical coverage to transform logistics efficiency into financial security.

👉 Request a logistics risk assessment with Hanseatica Insurance and secure your cargo on the new Pacific route. Schedule an appointment or contact us.