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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jul 21, 2026 (Tue)

PCTC Orders Surge Anew as Year-to-Date Volume Passes 30 Vessels

Receding concern over supply-demand easing may have encouraged orders

　Orders for PCTCs that transport automobiles and construction machinery are increasing. According to ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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