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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Apr 28, 2025 (Mon)

Tsuneishi’s 2024 consolidated financial results mark a records high

Tsuneishi Group leaders holding a press conference

　The Tsuneishi Group, which owns Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Kambara Kisen, among others, reported it ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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