Gulf Puerto Rico Lines, Inc. v. Associated Food Co., Inc.

FNDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND JUDGMENT

PESQUERA, District Judge.

Cargo that is to be carried on an ocean voyage is prepared for shipment to protect it from the perils of a sea voyage; to utilize efficiently the cubic capacity of the carrying vessel; to facilitate its handling at the ports of loading and unloading, thereby decreasing the time necessary for ' its door-to-door movement; to prevent pilferage; and to reduce and simplify the paper work involved, thereby facilitating trade and credit transactions.

The accommodation between the ideal stowage that would perfectly protect the…