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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Nov 25, 2022 (Fri)

‌‌【MariTech】 OCR function of AIG’s MariNet is popular

Mr. Kansaku explaining the benefits of the OCR function

　“MariNet” is an online service for applying for ocean-going marine cargo insurance (see Word) provi ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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