The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, has announced the renewal of a key maritime agreement with China. This renewed partnership, signed by Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr., Commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority, and Li Xiaopeng, China’s Transport Minister, is set to boost relations between the two countries and provide significant benefits for Liberian-flagged vessels. Alfonso Castillero, CEO of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry, expressed enthusiasm about the renewed agreement, highlighting that it not only enhances Liberia's maritime cooperation with China but also offers crucial advantages to their fleet. The new agreement creates a dedicated channel for sharing information on Port State Control (PSC) issues and offers important port benefits. These include faster customs procedures and smoother port operations for Liberian ships in both Chinese and Liberian ports. Both countries are committed to reducing delays and improving the efficiency of operations for vessels registered under their flags.