How much is the Port of Baltimore's closure disrupting US trade?
The Port of Baltimore closed with the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. Efforts to clear the channel for shipping are ongoing, but logistical disruptions have been, and continue to be, significant. How well will Baltimore’s share of trade be absorbed by the many other ports along the east coast of the United States?
Base metals and minerals transported by bulk cargo ships and rail gondola cars may find an easy diversion through many alternative east coast ports. However, specialized vessels handling equipment such as bulldozers and tractors, as well as most other…
Base metals and minerals transported by bulk cargo ships and rail gondola cars may find an easy diversion through many alternative east coast ports. However, specialized vessels handling equipment such as bulldozers and tractors, as well as most other…