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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jan 26, 2023 (Thu)

The dry bulk market is forecast to be upward for the third quarter of 2023

 In the dry market, which transports iron ore, coal, and grain, FFA (Forward Freight Agreement) char ・・・ 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