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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Apr 24, 2026 (Fri)

SMW 2026: New MOL CEO Jotaro Tamura Pursues All-Fronts Decarbonization Strategy in First Global Tour

He carefully explained MOL’s strengths and growth strategy in English to local reporters

　【Singapore=Azumi Kashiwai】 On April 22, Jotaro Tamura, president of MOL, held a media event in Sing ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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