日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Sep 17, 2025 (Wed)

‌【Market2025】The VLCC Spot Rate Is Soaring

　The spot charter market for VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers) is soaring. The freight rate for the ・・・ 続きはログインして下さいnext 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【市況2025】VLCC、9万ドル超に急騰。中東―日本WS96.5。OPEC+増産 好感

2025/09/17(水)

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