日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jun 10, 2026 (Wed)

Baltic Weekly Report: US Gulf Cargo Rallies Lift Supramax and MR Tankers as Larger Bulk Assets Face Post-Posidonia Correction

Trend in the BDI (Baltic Dry Index, 1985=1000)

　■ Capesize 　The market ended the week on a weak note. The average rate on the five major routes sof ・・・ 続きはログインして下さいnext 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