The object of this project is to increase the transfer capacity of Port Valparaiso through the creation of an Extension Zone destined to the development of Logistic and Operational activities to support traditional port operations

The initial area to be used for this projecthas been calculated to be 44 hectares, with the following distribution:

· Truck parking 10,0 hectares
· Operation back up areas 14,3 hectares
· Cargo and Transport Services 5,5 hectares
· Regulating organisms control 1,3 hectares
· Terminal handling and operation 12,3 hectares

This terminal is thought out to concentrate activities such as Customs, Livestock and Agricultural Service, USDA and parking controls; truck selection previous to shipping. Other activities such as full and empty container storage; stuffing and unstuffing of containers; storage of break bulk cargo, reefer containers and other services associated to cargo, transport and personnel are also being considered

The modality of operation of this terminal will be shared between EPV and several private operators. These will be concentrated in Operational Zones destined to present services for cargo. In a first stage, four Operational Zones are considered. The rest of the activities common to all the operational zones will be developed and carried out directly by EPV.

The estimated amount of investment borders 26 million dollars, which include installations and land.