The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and subsequent suspension of shipping at the Port of Baltimore could have large economic impacts for the city and the world.
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Baltimore: The Baltimore bridge that was destroyed when a massive cargo ship crashed into it and killed six construction workers was only in a “satisfactory condition” and not built to withstand such an impact, investigators have found.
Soon after the container ship Dali struck and toppled the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, Paul Brashier was among many in the shipping industry who shifted into overdrive.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge could rejoin Baltimore’s skyline in as little as two years or as many as 15, with some experts eyeing a number in between.
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