Ship traffic is back to about 90% of where it was prior to the bridge collapse.
One year after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge disrupted trade at the Port of Baltimore, how are nearby businesses faring?
The rebuilt Francis Scott Key Bridge will have to accommodate not just the ships and trucks of today, but those of a 100 years from now.
Sue Monaghan’s business is recovering while she navigates obstacles like another possible port strike and proposed tariffs.
The owner of a Baltimore warehouse and shipping company describes how the port’s closure and reopening has affected business.
Their work includes tying ships to the shore, unloading containers and vehicles and keeping track of everything that comes off.
Baltimore businesses are lining up for a chance to bid on the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a project which hits close to home.
The Coast Guard expects to allow the same size and kinds of cargo ships to come into the port that were able to prior to the bridge collapse.
Workers clearing Key Bridge debris include members of the Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Navy and civilian salvagers.
Assistance from the state and new routes have helped one company stay afloat.