[News] Sierra Leone launches Chinese-backed national shipping company
Sierra Leone has launched a new national shipping company backed by China’s Zhejiang Xiehai Group, with ambitions to develop a fleet of 50 vessels and capture a greater share of the country’s international cargo trade. President Julius Maada Bio inaugurated Sierra Leone Ocean Shipping Company (SLOSCO) at Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Freetown earlier this …
Country: China
Category: Industry & regulation, Capability & shipbuilding
Source: Splash247 · 23 Oct 2026
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[News] Sierra Leone Launches National Shipping Carrier with Chinese Support
https://maritime-executive.com/article/sierra-leone-launches-national-shipping-carrier-with-chinese-support
With governments across Africa planning to grow domestic fleets, Sierra Leone has moved ahead by establishing a national shipping company. President J...
Category: Industry & regulation, Capability & shipbuilding
Source: Maritime Executive · 23 Oct 2026