Baltimore bridge collapse News Updates

Government, Business

Update: Biden Pledges Federal Funds for Baltimore Bridge Rehabilitation

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and adjoining infrastructure after the recent collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

April 15, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Source: Ship That Hit Bridge Had Power Issues While Docked

BALTIMORE The containership that caused the collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical issues before it left port but set out anyway, a source told the AP on April 15.

April 15, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Congressional Support Builds for Baltimore Aid

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and infrastructure after the collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

April 11, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Baltimore Port Closure Means 35% Drop in April Coal Exports

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

April 10, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

NTSB Eyes Ships Electrical System After Bridge Crash

Federal investigators looking into what caused a ship to crash into a vital Baltimore bridge last month are homing in on the vessels electrical system, NTSB Chair Jennifer 窪蹋勛圖厙ndy said.

April 10, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Bill Coming to Clarify That Feds Pay for Baltimore Bridge

WASHINGTON Maryland lawmakers announced they will introduce a bill that will make clear the U.S. government will cover the cost of rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 9, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

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
Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Baltimore-Area Truckers Struggle to Find Loads

Like thousands of workers who depend on the Port of Baltimore, now closed to ship traffic, truckers have found themselves sidelined and facing uncertainty.

April 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

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
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Biden Tours Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Area

BALTIMORE President Joe Biden got a firsthand look April 5 at efforts to clear away the mangled mess of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

April 5, 2024