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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Apr 24, 2024 (Wed)

MOL establishes its group core company in the Philippines

(From the left) Mr. Yokohashi, Mr. Takamatsu, and Mr. Nakamura

　MOL has established its group’s core company “MOL Enterprises (Philippines)” in the Philippines. 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