Port of Baltimore News Updates

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Body of Fifth Worker Found After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

BALTIMORE — Authorities said they have recovered the body of a fifth person who was missing after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge more than a month ago.

May 2, 2024
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Maryland Leaders Push for Federal Aid

The governor of Maryland in pointed remarks challenged federal lawmakers to see for themselves the devastation wrought by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 18, 2024
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Firms Fret Over Any Lengthy Baltimore Port Closure

The closure of the Port of Baltimore has so far not led to broad price increases, though firms are concerned about any extended shutdown, according to a Federal Reserve report.

April 18, 2024
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Crews Race to Remove Chunks of Fallen Baltimore Bridge

SPARROWS POINT, Md. — Crews are using the largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard to haul the wreckage from Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse to a nearby salvage yard.

April 16, 2024
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Baltimore Port Closure Means 35% Drop in April Coal Exports

Closure of the Port of Baltimore — America’s second-biggest hub for coal — has choked exports of the fossil fuel, with flows expected to plunge 35% this month.

April 10, 2024
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Salvage Crews Begin Removing Containers From Dali

BALTIMORE — Salvage crews on April 7 began removing containers from the deck of the ship that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an important step toward full reopening.

April 8, 2024
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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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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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Va. Port Onboards Baltimore Truckers Amid Cargo Diversions

As diverted Baltimore cargo lands in Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Florida, truckers and port officials are working out processing details and committed to helping.

April 3, 2024