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

‌【Weekly Market Report】(August 11-15) Capesize remains flat

Trends in BDI (Baltic Exchange Dry Index, 1985=1000)

　■ Capesize　The Capesize market remained mostly flat during the week. 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