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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Feb 06, 2026 (Fri)

Norden Sells 23 Vessels in Asset-Light Push, Leveraging Purchase Options to Support Earnings

 Norden, a major Danish tramper company, announced on February 4 that its financial results for the ・・・ 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