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Shipping adapts post-Baltimore bridge collapse, with port rerouting stats and recovery timelines.
Baltimore's bridge collapse sends ripples through U.S. shipping. Managers redirect fleets; here’s how the ports stack up:
Efforts Underway
The Army Corps of Engineers crafts a temporary channel for essential traffic by April's end, with full restoration due by May. Recovery's pace, though, hinges on wreck complexities and the whims of weather.
Industry Pulse
Despite the tumult, industry voices like Brett Trott from Interstate Logistics Systems remain optimistic, "This was a terrible thing... but our supply chain is very resilient and can adapt to changes when pressed."
Rerouting Resilience
Shipping's adaptability shines amidst crisis. Ports like Norfolk and New York step up, while engineers work against the clock for Baltimore's bounce back. The sector's spirit echoes Trott's sentiment: disruption is but a detour for the diligent.
Source: Axios |Project44 | Supply Chain Dive
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