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The U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand.
State leaders are drafting emergency legislation that would provide financial support to affected workers and assistance to small businesses.
The collision between the container ship and the bridge has also exposed the collision between private profit and the needs of a modern society, which has at its disposal the technical and economic resources to prevent such disasters.
Jobs In Limbo, Supply Chain Resilient After Baltimore Bridge Collapse - Baltimore, MD - Thousands of shipping jobs are in limbo after the Key Bridge collapse. Car companies are rerouting shipments as port traffic is suspended.
The impact on the Port of Baltimore's more than 2,000 workers who load and unload cargo vessels could be significant if the closure lasts more than a few days.