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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jun 20, 2025 (Fri)

Japan Shipping Association (JSA) Chairman Yukito Higaki Aims to Regain 20% Global Shipbuilding Market Share by 2030

Chairman Higaki (right) and Managing Director Saito at the press conference

　At his first press conference since assuming his position, which was held in Tokyo on June 19, Chai ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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