Parliament Ratifies SLNSA–Zhejiang Xiehai Agreement for Ocean Shipping Company

Sierra Leone’s Parliament has ratified a joint venture agreement between the Sierra Leone National Shipping Agency (SLNSA) and Zhejiang Xiehai Group Co., Ltd. of the People’s Republic of China. The agreement, which was approved on August 4, 2026, in the Well of Parliament in Freetown, aims to establish a national shipping carrier.

According to the ratified agreement, the SLNSA and Zhejiang Xiehai Group Co., Ltd. will collaborate to create an ocean shipping company. The details of the agreement suggest that this partnership will pave the way for the development of a national shipping carrier in Sierra Leone.

The ratification of the agreement marks a significant step towards the establishment of a shipping company that will likely have implications for the country’s maritime industry. However, further details about the agreement and its potential impact are not provided in the available information.

The SLNSA and Zhejiang Xiehai Group Co., Ltd. are expected to work together to implement the terms of the agreement, but the specifics of their collaboration and the expected outcomes are not specified. The ratification of the agreement by Parliament is seen as a crucial step in moving the project forward, but more information is needed to understand the full scope and potential benefits of the joint venture.

Article source: thecalabashnewspaper.com | Image credit: The Calabash Newspaper

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