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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Nov 12, 2025 (Wed)

‌【Weekly Market Report】VLCC Rates Hold Firm in WS100s Amid Market Fluctuation (Nov. 3-7)

Trends in BDI (Baltic Exchange Dry Index, 1985=1000)
■Capesize The Capesize market recorded a notable improvement this week, with momentum building stea ・・・ 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