Posorja berth expansion increases terminal capacity by 40%

DP World is expanding the Port of Posorja quay to 800 metres, which the company says will raise container-handling capacity by 40% to 1.4 million TEUs by the end of 2026.

DP World is advancing a berth expansion at the Port of Posorja in Ecuador to respond to growing demand from larger vessels and evolving shipping networks. The project aims to increase the terminal's container-handling capacity to 1.4 million TEUs by the end of 2026. Construction is staged so the quay length will reach 700 metres by April 2026 and extend to 800 metres later in 2026. The work is part of a broader private investment program reported as exceeding US$190 million. Key facts: - The expanded 800-metre quay is intended to allow two fully loaded post-Panamax vessels to berth at the same time. - DP World currently operates 467.5 metres of berth and plans 700 metres by April 2026, with a further 100 metres due later in 2026. - The company says the expansion will raise capacity by 40% to about 1.4 million TEUs by the end of 2026. - Equipment additions reported include two all-electric ship-to-shore quay cranes (delivered September 2025) with outreach for vessels up to 400 metres, three hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes, 15 electric internal transport vehicles, and over 900 refrigerated plugs. - The project is part of a private investment program reported as exceeding US$190 million and has generated hundreds of direct and indirect jobs during construction. Summary: The expansion is expected to increase Posorja's ability to handle larger vessels and to support temperature-sensitive exports through added refrigeration capacity and electric handling equipment. Completion milestones include reaching 700 metres of quay by April 2026 and extending to 800 metres later in 2026, with the terminal's capacity projected to reach 1.4 million TEUs by year-end.