| 摘要 |
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for shipping and safeguarding cargo utilizing a conventional bulk cargo container in combination with one or more unique knock down containers constructed for efficient and convenient stowage therewithin. The smaller containers permit cargo consigned to different destinations to be segregated and safeguarded throughout transit and to be shipped and handled as a unit over all common portions of the shipping route. Additionally the smaller containers can be handled individually by simple mobile or light capacity equipment and can also serve as indoor or outdoor weather tight, tamper-proof storage in areas controlled by individual users. Other features of the smaller containers include stackability and built-in provision lengthwise of the upper and lower lateral corners of channels receptive of lifting devices and useful in loading and unloading these containers relative to a larger container, or the like. These lifting channels accommodate specially constructed dollies, grappling hooks or other load lifting devices.
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