A Ship Can Literally Sweat on Its Cargo

Description

A cold drink gathers water because warm, humid air touches its cold surface and releases moisture. The same basic physics can occur inside a sealed ship’s cargo hold as the vessel crosses between very different climates.

Unlike a can, however, the water cannot simply be wiped away. It can drip onto cargo, spoil it, and lead to major claims when the hold is opened at the discharge port.

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