日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Aug 26, 2026 (Wed)

‌【Baltic Weekly Market Report】 (August 17–21) VLCC loaded in the Middle East and the United States rise

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

　■ Capesize 　The Pacific market provided the main trading opportunities and direction, and performed ・・・ 続きはログインして下さいnext 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