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The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge spanning the entrance to the Port of Baltimore has cut off the nation's ninth-largest port from all shipping activity and temporarily closed the port.
Bridge collapse in Baltimore could cause economic impact.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has forced a halt to shipping in and out of the Port of Baltimore, a hub for automakers.
About $80 billion worth of cargo moved through the Port of Baltimore last year
The pause in shipping to the Port of Baltimore as a result of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge could have enormous implications for the economy.