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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jan 20, 2026 (Tue)

Japanese Shipyards Maintain Steady Orders in 2025 Despite 20% Dip from Prior Year’s Surge; Orderbook Expands to 3.8 Years

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　The Japan Ship Exporters’ Association announced on January 19 that export ship contracts (orders) f ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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