Ultralite Container Corporation and Stoughton Composites, LLC v. American President Lines, Limited, Cross-Appellee

EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.

American President Lines (apl) and Stoughton Composites formed a joint venture, Ultralite Container, to manufacture shipping containers. The containers were to be made of composites (combinations of resin and fiberglass), with thin walls, meeting International Standards Organization requirements for intermodal shipping. (“Intermo-dal” containers can be hauled by ship, rail, or truck, and commonly use a combination of these to reach their destination.) A composite intermodal shipping container would be lighter than the standard iso container — especially if built…