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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jul 31, 2024 (Wed)

‌【Interview】Hosei Shipping President Hiroyuki Takahashi, about the company’s future strategies

Chairman Masamori Shibuta (left), President Hiroyuki Takahashi (right)

　Hosei Shipping (headquartered in Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo) is perhaps unique among ocean-going ship ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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