China Strengthens Ocean Freight to Peru with Direct Service to Chancay

YQN Operation Team  |  2025.09.19  |  info@yqn.com

China has just taken a major step in international shipping to Latin America. On September 12, 2025, A cargo vessel operated by COSCO Shipping recently departed from Suzhou, Jiangsu, embarking on its first voyage to this strategic gateway port, Chancay Port, with a total journey expected to take about 32 days.

The vessel, named GREENSUAPE, is carrying over 30,000 tons of energy-storage containers, ton bags, round steel, and other project equipment. This new direct route isn’t just a milestone for the shipping industry — it’s a major opportunity for business in Latin America who are looking for faster, more reliable ways to move cargo across the Pacific.

With trade between China and Latin America expanding year after year, this direct connection is designed to streamline logistics, cut costs, and reduce risks for businesses on both sides of the ocean.

Why the Direct Ocean Freight Route Matters

Before this launch, most shipments from China to Peru required transshipment through intermediate ports, which added time, cost, and uncertainty. Cargo often faced delays from congestion or detours, making planning more difficult for importers and freight forwarders.

The new service solves many of these issues by offering:

• Faster Transit Times: On average, the direct service reduces transit times by about 5 days compared to other options in the market.
• Fixed Monthly Sailings: With one scheduled departure every month, businesses can better plan their supply chains and avoid uncertainty.
• Multipurpose Vessel Capacity: The ships operating this route are modern (average age only 3 years) and capable of carrying containers, heavy machinery, project cargo, bulk commodities, and oversized shipments.

In its first year alone, this route is expected to move over 500,000 revenue tons of cargo, demonstrating the scale of demand for more efficient ocean freight solutions.

Opportunities for Business in Latin America

The benefits of this new route go beyond speed. For Latin American business, it opens up new ways to connect with China’s industrial base. The vessels depart from Suzhou Port (Zhangjiagang), a strategic hub in the Yangtze River Delta, known for manufacturing industries such as electronics, textiles, and machinery.

For forwarders serving Peru and neighboring markets, this means:

• Direct access to Chancay Port in Peru and a major gateway for imports in South America.
• Improved reliability, since cargo no longer has to rely on transshipment hubs that may experience bottlenecks.
• Connections to Chile’s Iquique and Antofagasta ports, providing additional entry points into South America’s mining and construction supply chains.

By reducing delivery times and risks, this direct route helps freight forwarders in Peru, Chile, and beyond provide better service to importers and exporters alike.

China–Latin America Trade Keeps Growing

The timing of this launch couldn’t be better. China is Latin America’s second-largest trading partner, and the numbers continue to grow. In 2024, bilateral trade exceeded $500 billion, fueled by demand in sectors like:

• Infrastructure and construction, with rising imports of machinery and engineering equipment.
• Renewable energy, including energy storage systems and solar equipment.
• Agriculture and consumer goods, with Latin American exports feeding China’s markets, and Chinese manufactured goods supplying Latin America.

For China freight forwarders, this new connection to Peru represents an important expansion of services. For freight forwarders in Latin America, it provides a direct lifeline to one of the world’s largest manufacturing economies.

Why Choose YQN Logistics

At YQN Logistics, we are proud to be deeply rooted in the China–Latin America trade lane. With strong partnerships in China and across Latin America, we are able to offer competitive and reliable international shipping services.

Our expertise includes:

• Cost-effective ocean freight solutions from China to Latin America.
• Specialized handling of project cargo, oversized equipment, and bulk shipments.
• Reliable warehousing services in Mexico.

Whether you are a freight forwarder in Peru or business operators elsewhere in Latin America, our team ensures that your cargo moves efficiently and securely from China to its destination.

Looking for reliable ocean freight from China to Latin America?

Partner with YQN Logistics and take advantage of the growing opportunities in the China–Latin America trade lane. Contact us today to get a competitive shipping quote: info@yqn.com.