日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Aug 19, 2026 (Wed)

‌【Baltic Weekly Market Report】 (August 10–14): Suezmax Market Exceptionally Strong

Trend in the BDI (Baltic Dry Index, 1985=1000)

　■ Capesize 　The market was under sustained downward pressure during the week. Spot charter rates on ・・・ 続きはログインして下さいnext 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