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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily May 07, 2025 (Wed)

Service Contracts (SC) settled at higher levels for Eastbound to North America

Shipping companies are reducing service in response to the decline in cargo movements from China

　The FY 2025 North American Service Contract (SC) Negotiations (freight rate negotiations) have been ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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