Baltimore bridge collapse News Updates

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Grant Diverted to Add Vehicle Cargo Area in Baltimore

The Port of Baltimore will be able to receive roll-on/roll-off cargo due to federal and state officials agreeing to divert an $8.26 million grant to add 10 acres of cargo laydown space.

April 5, 2024
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Biden Tours Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Area

BALTIMORE President Joe Biden got a firsthand look April 5 at efforts to clear away the mangled mess of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

April 5, 2024
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Limited-Access Channel Could Open in Baltimore by April 30

BALTIMORE Engineers working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge expect to be able to restore navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore by the end of this month.

April 5, 2024
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Maritime Terminal Set for Influx of Ships in Baltimore

BALTIMORE The only maritime shipping terminal currently operating in the Port of Baltimore is preparing to process an influx of ships.

April 4, 2024
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Workers Had Little Warning as Maryland Bridge Collapsed

The deaths of six workers killed in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimorehave raised questions about safety precautions.

April 3, 2024
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Car Shipper Takes $10 Million Hit From Bridge Collapse

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA, one of the largest car shipping companies, said it expects a $5 million to $10 million hit to its earnings from the Baltimore bridge disaster.

April 3, 2024
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Second Channel Opens at Baltimore Bridge Site

BALTIMORE Crews opened a second temporary channel April 2 allowing a limited amount of marine traffic to bypass the wreckage of Baltimores collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 2, 2024
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Cargo Ship Owner Seeks $44 Million Liability Limit

The owner of the ship that rammed a bridge in Baltimore, killing six workers and disrupting the eastern U.S. transportation network, is seeking to limit its liability to about $43.7 million.

April 1, 2024
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East Coast Ports Scramble to Absorb Cargo

East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting to clear debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 1, 2024
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Alternate Channel Opens at Baltimore Bridge Site

BALTIMORE The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for commercially essential vessels near the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

April 1, 2024