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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Mar 27, 2024 (Wed)

‌‌【Baltic Weekly Market Report】(March 18-March 22) Supramax market at $15,000 in Asia

■ Changes in BDI (Baltic Dry Index, 1985=1000)
 ■ Capesize  Similar to last week, the Capesize started positively but it was soon paused. The Capes ・・・ 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