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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jul 21, 2021 (Wed)

NYK, MOL, and “K”Line signed a long-term contract with JFE Steel for LNG-fueled Capesize

LNG fueled Capesize (image)

　On July 20, NYK, MOL, and “K”Line announced that they have signed a contract with JFE Steel for one ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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