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The BN dock also has alot of issues itself.

If they still load half the silos with one type of ore and the other side with another, they have to recharge the dock with the right ore which can take time. The Cort also used to run into problems at times pumping ballast. When I worked aboard the Cort, it was not unheard of to spend that much time at the dock.

I've also noticed that at the CN docks here in West Duluth. The American Integrity loaded there a couple days ago and it was there for over 24 hours. Don't know what the stockpile situation is like there. Haven't driven out that way since spring.

The Cort went into the BN dock earlier yesterday and is leaving the following day now at about 0800. Wonder why the long loading time. Maybe they're low on pellets. Also, for the first time I notice the white exhaust on her. She's like a thousand foot steamer!