Iquique Port reports cargo growth and strengthens ties with Bolivian mining sector

Empresa Portuaria de Iquique (EPI) reported a 4% increase in cargo movement between January and September compared to the same period in 2025, totaling 2,671,721 tons. In September 2026 alone, cargo transfer grew by 8% year-over-year, reaching 321,871 tons.

Bolivia remains the port's primary market, with transit goods reaching 95,975 tons in September, a 9% increase from the previous year. Within this segment, exports rose by 58%, while fractional and project cargo grew by 46%. Additionally, container movement saw a 6% annual increase, reaching 328,349 TEUs.

To further bolster regional trade, EPI hosted a delegation of 24 representatives from the Potosí Departmental Federation of Mining Cooperatives of Bolivia. During the meeting, EPI General Manager Rubén Castro presented the port's infrastructure and operational advantages to the mining representatives, aiming to position Iquique as an efficient platform for connecting Bolivian cargo to international markets.