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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jan 15, 2026 (Thu)

Alternative Fuel Vessels Account for 38% of 2025 Newbuild Orders; Container Sector Leads Trend

　According to statistics compiled by Det Norske Veritas DNV, 275 alternative fuel ships (excluding L ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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