Located in the province, in the department of Moquegua, is one of the most important in southern Peru. Since it is connected by excellent paved road to the town of Desaguadero, on the border with Bolivia, also allows the output of a share of exports of this Mediterranean country.
has two piers, both concrete and pier type. One is owned by the National Ports (ENAPU) and the other miner Southern Copper Corporation.
The first (bottom of the second photo), 302 meters long and 27 wide, mobilizing all kinds of merchandise, the sixth of the country in total cargo throughput (438 thousand tons in 2008) and the third in container movement (34.860 TEU in 2008).
has four berths. The two main (outer) are 200 meters long and 11 meters deep, being suitable for the berthing of vessels up to 35 000 tonnes. The two interior, meanwhile, are 100 meters long and depths of 8 and 5 meters.
In addition, the breakwater has a ramp 60 meters long, for unloading vehicles.
The second pier, 180 feet long and 20 wide, is used by Southern to export its copper production and import of inputs required in their operations.
This port was about to be subjected to a process of concession, since there are plans to expand and modernize, with an investment of approximately $ 250 million. However, the process has been on stand-by, since it is evaluating new business opportunities, following the Peruvian decision to cede to Bolivia a sea area for the free export of their products, and in it the port of Ilo play a fundamental role.
Photo: APN
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