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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Sep 03, 2025 (Wed)

‌【Baltic Weekly Market Report】(August 25-29) Product Carriers Rise Rapidly in the Atlantic

Trends in BDI (Baltic Exchange Dry Index, 1985=1000)
 ■ Capesize Although there was some downward pressure on rates mid-week, solid demand supported the ・・・ 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