At a forum organized by ProInversión, the concessionaire IIRSA Sur, located in Peru and part of Nova Infra Invest, emphasized that the road connection with Brazil and the ports of southern Peru are fundamental elements to transform the country into an integrated corridor capable of boosting industry, trade, tourism, and investment. The concessionaire is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Sections 2 and 3 of the Interoceanic Highway.

The road infrastructure of southern Peru was presented as a key component for turning the country into a logistical hub in South America during the forum “Southern Corridor of Peru: Corío Megaport of the Americas as a strategic node for investment and development,” organized by the Private Investment Promotion Agency (PROINVERSIÓN). In this space, the General Manager of IIRSA Sur Concessionaire, Carina Blanco Valdez, highlighted the importance of Sections 2 and 3 of the Interoceanic Highway as a beneficial route for the export of regional cargo to Asia.

During her presentation, Blanco stated that the road managed by IIRSA Sur is currently the foundation the country needs to advance the Corío Megaport corridor in Arequipa, emphasizing that this connection not only brings territories closer together — referring to Brazil and Peru — but also makes it possible to integrate production, foreign trade, industry, and tourism under a shared development vision.

Before representatives of the public sector, regional authorities, and business leaders, the concessionaire’s manager explained Brazil’s access to the ports of southern Peru, including Matarani, Ilo, and San Juan de Marcona, as well as future high-impact port developments. This integration, she noted, can reduce logistical gaps and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in the face of new international trade routes.

As an example, she cited Brazilian soybeans: “We are between the largest producer, Brazil, and the largest consumer, China. This is a great opportunity,” she said. From this perspective, the Interoceanic Highway functions as a platform that can turn Peru into a key point for transit, transformation, and export of cargo to Asia and other markets.

The participation of IIRSA Sur emphasized a central message: no major port project will reach its full potential without efficient, safe road corridors that are integrated with the country’s productive zones and trade borders. “We are making the objective for which IIRSA was built a reality: to integrate Peru with the countries of the region and generate development through connectivity,” Blanco highlighted.

The presence of authorities, both national and regional, business representatives, and infrastructure operators confirmed the need to promote a shared agenda for the country’s southern region.

With its participation in this meeting, IIRSA Sur Concessionaire reaffirmed its role as a strategic axis of the Southern Logistics Corridor and as key infrastructure for Peru’s economic future. Its connection with Brazil, its access to southern ports, and its capacity to boost productive activities make it an essential component for the country to better leverage its location in South America and strengthen its presence in global markets.