Peru's Chancay Port, a flagship project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, has not only enhanced bilateral trade, but also benefited broader South American markets through efficient operations, secured by Chinese expertise that leverages advanced digital technologies to optimize port operation.
At the first smart and green port in South America, driverless trucks and automated cranes work in sync, while big data and AI generate optimal loading plans within three minutes.
"(This system) excels at solving complex tasks by breaking them down and assigning them to peripheral systems. It reduces yard rehandling and onboard reshuffling rates, shortening operations and boosting efficiency," said He Bo, executive deputy general manager of COSCO Shipping Ports Chancay Peru.
Located about 78 kilometers north of the capital Lima, the port officially opened in 2024 and has quickly gained momentum. In the first half of 2025, Chancay Port handled 117,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), achieving stable operations across three main and three feeder routes.
"We have brought China's advanced technologies and equipment to Chancay and introduced numerous innovations that were implemented for the first time in Peru and even South America. Continuous introduction (of technologies) and localized application have secured the high-quality development of Chancay Port," said Wang Lei, general manager of the information development department of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited.
With a total length of 1,500 meters and four berths, the port is capable of handling ships carrying up to 18,000 TEUs. It is projected to process 1 million TEUs annually, with the capacity to scale up to 1,500,000 TEUs in the long run.
Chinese engineers have not only brought advanced technologies, but also trained over 700 local workers by June.
"Thanks to the daily training and guidance provided by those specialists, we have been able to keep learning and correctly mastered the skills," said Andrea, a staffer of Chancay Port.
Chinese expertise secures efficient operation of Peru's Chancay Port
China's successful tests of its new-generation heavy-lift rocket and next-generation manned spacecraft mark a significant step forward for the country's crewed lunar program, space technology experts say.
A low-altitude demonstration and verification flight test for the Long March-10 carrier rocket and a maximum dynamic pressure abort flight test for the new-generation crewed spaceship system Mengzhou are successfully conducted at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province on Wednesday.
It was the first ignition flight of the Long March-10 rocket, and saw the spacecraft power through Max Q -- the most dangerous phase of ascent, when aerodynamic stress reaches its peak.
Both the return capsule and the rocket's first stage landed in their designated recovery zones.
It was also the first completion of a sea landing and recovery of Mengzhou's return capsule, which will bring China's spacefarers back to earth.
Mengzhou, which means "Dream Vessel" in Chinese, is designed mainly for China's crewed lunar exploration but can also be used for space station operation. Its return capsule is capable of multiple reuses.
"We have successfully achieved a soft splashdown and retrieval from the sea. This marks a crucial and significant breakthrough in China's reusable carrier rocket technology and will also greatly promote the upgrading of China's carrier rocket technology," said Wang Zhifei, a researcher at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Zhong Wen'an, who works at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, said the mission laid a foundation for China to advance its crewed lunar exploration program.
"This laid the foundation for completing verification flights for the crewed lunar exploration program, and eventually, lunar landings. Efforts to build the equipment and facilities required for a comprehensive launch and test system are progressing as planned. It is estimated that by the end of this year, China will fully achieve testing and launch capabilities for the crewed lunar exploration program," said Zhong.
Zhou Jianping, chief designer of China's manned space program, underscored the significance of Wednesday’s successful tests.
"This was a highly significant flight test, especially the retrieval technologies, which are entirely new to us. Achieving success on the very first attempt represents a leapfrog development," said Zhou.
Experts hail China’s successful tests of heavy-lift rocket and manned spacecraft
