OPC to invest USD100 million in Puerto Cortés expansion

Honduran President Nasry Asfura (left) is accompanied by OPC CEO Juan Corujo on top of one of the terminal’s quay cranes during the president’s recent visit to Puerto Cortés.

Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Honduran subsidiary, is investing USD100 million in 2026 to expand the specialized container and general cargo terminal in Puerto Cortés. 

The invest will fund the expansion of Yard 6 through the development of an additional 9-hectare area and the acquisition of 12 hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes along with two new quay cranes. With these improvements, the terminal is projected to reach an annual capacity of 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by March 2027. The expansion will enable OPC to handle trade growth more efficiently and make Puerto Cortés more competitive for exporters, importers and logistics operators.

OPC announced the investment during the recent terminal visit by Honduran President Nasry Asfura, who met with OPC’s senior management and toured the facilities to review operational developments and expansion plans. 

During the visit, President Asfura underscored the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector to advancing national development and reiterated his commitment to promoting solutions that support economic growth. 

Since the start of the concession in 2013, OPC has handled more than 8 million TEUs, including a record 805,000 TEUs in 2025. The company has also remitted more than USD236 million to the state and allocated USD4.2 million to corporate social responsibility programs, contributing to economic and social development in Honduras.

Upon completion, the expansion will reinforce Puerto Cortés’ role as a strategic hub for trade and investment in the country.