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China Zorrilla.
The Port of Nueva Palmira (Uruguay) will receive the arrival of the 100% electric ferry China Zorrilla for the first time. This is the largest vessel of its kind in the world and is scheduled to call at the Uruguayan facility on September 10, 2026.
In this regard, the National Port Administration of Uruguay (ANP) reported that "this instance is a historic milestone in the world. It is the first time that a vessel of this size, which moves solely on electric power, is built, transported - from the port of Hobart in Tasmania - thousands of kilometers, to the roadstead of Nueva Palmira to be disembarked in a special maneuver by the transport ship. The operation is expected to last between 24 and 48 hours and can be observed from different points along the Palmirense promenade."
"For the port of Nueva Palmira, it will be a before and after, an instance that demonstrates that Uruguay has its port area on the Uruguay River prepared to receive this type of operation. Nueva Palmira will be on the radar to be chosen as a place to carry out operations of this magnitude, in addition to what it currently represents as a key port for foreign trade through the Paraná-Paraguay waterway," the publication added.
Regarding the operation, it was detailed that "the necessary coordinations between all involved parties in the area were centralized by the Port Captaincy of Nueva Palmira. The disembarkation maneuver from the Black Marlin vessel is scheduled for Saturday the 12th, a schedule subject to changes in case of adverse weather conditions. The tugboats used will be from the Saam Towage company."
"After its disembarkation, the vessel will be transferred along the Uruguay River and prepared to operate in the port of Colonia as part of the Buquebus company's fleet," the ANP added.
The China Zorrilla flies the Uruguayan flag, with a length of 130 meters, a beam of 32 meters, and a draft of 3.5 meters. Additionally, it has a capacity to transport 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles.
