Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Mollendo, Peru

Above: Aerial view of dry bulk ships in Matarani Port.

 

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global leader in port agency and marine services, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Mollendo, Peru. This expansion reinforces ISS’s commitment to supporting customers in key regional markets and delivering world-class shipping solutions across South America.

 

Located in Mollendo, Arequipa, the branch is ideally positioned to serve both the Mollendo Terminal and the adjacent Matarani Port, operated by TISU. These facilities are vital gateways for Peru’s import and export trade, handling a diverse range of commodities including ultra-low sulphur diesel oil (ULSDO), gasolines, grains, general cargo, containers, and copper concentrates.

 

The new office will provide a comprehensive suite of services, including full port agency, customs clearance, P&I matters, cash to master, crew logistics, husbandry services, cruise call management, and protective agency. This broad portfolio ensures clients benefit from seamless, efficient, and compliant operations, whether handling liquid bulk, dry bulk, general cargo vessels, or container ships.

 

By establishing a dedicated presence in Mollendo, Inchcape strengthens its ability to deliver reliable, transparent, and cost-effective solutions for shipowners, charterers, and traders operating in Peru’s maritime sector. The move also accelerates Inchcape’s entry into the vital dry bulk market while enhancing service delivery for oil and gas customers.

 

“Inchcape’s move into Mollendo marks a pivotal step in strengthening our presence and capabilities within Peru’s maritime sector. With the support of our global network and local expertise, and a highly experienced team led by Jean Arevalo, Operations Manager, and Roberth Velez, Branch Manager for Mollendo & Matarani, we are ideally placed to meet customers’ requirements and support the evolving needs of the shipping industry in this region.”

 

This latest development highlights Inchcape’s focus on combining international standards with local know-how to deliver value-driven solutions for customers across the shipping industry.

 

Inchcape Shipping Services is the world’s leading Port Agency and Marine Services provider. Since 1847, Inchcape Shipping Services has provided the local knowledge and means to deliver port calls that enable businesses to ship smoothly and trade successfully.

 

Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through its global network of over 250 proprietary offices across more than 60 countries and a team of over 3,200 committed professionals. Our unique geographical footprint means we can offer customers a full range of marine services, delivered safely, transparently and with exceptional service wherever they are in the world.

 

Our diverse global customer base includes owners, charterers, and ship managers in the oil and gas, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

 

Through the real-time port data and information generated by our global network, coupled with investments in technology, we provide market and port intelligence that allows our customers to focus on their core business and make informed decisions.