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To: KarlInOhio

No, full containers just disappear.

Gunner


7 posted on 12/19/2012 10:08:48 AM PST by weps4ret (Republicans are suffering from Testicular Atrophy!!!)
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To: weps4ret

In the days of break bulk, the vessel’s Chief Mate would give the hold gang a royalty from the cargo. You can have this much, leave the rest for the consignee. I suspect the “royalty” is intended to reduce the number of “misplaced” containers.

Gunner


8 posted on 12/19/2012 10:12:04 AM PST by weps4ret (Republicans are suffering from Testicular Atrophy!!!)
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