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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Apr 30, 2024 (Tue)

‌【Interviews】Mr. Demetris, Managing Director of Asia region of Columbia Shipmanagement, to be a platform for the maritime industry

Demetris Chrysostomou, Managing Director of Asia Region, Columbia Shipmanagement

　In terms of marine fuels, conversion to alternative fuels that have a lower environmental impact th ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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