The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has blocked shipments in and out of the Port of Baltimore.
The port is a key shipping point for cars, construction and farm equipment, and coal.
The Port of Baltimore is the top US port for roll-on/roll-off cargo, like cars and construction machinery.
halbergman/Getty ImagesCoal, gypsum, and sugarIn 2022, coal was among the top export commodities by weight moved through the Port of Baltimore.
A research briefing from Oxford Economics said the bridge collapse will likely have a greater impact on the local Baltimore economy than on a national level.
Persons:
Francis Scott Key, —, Dali, Daraius Irani, Anirban Basu, Ford, Basu, Domino, Sugar, Irani
Organizations:
Service, Industry, Regional Economic Studies, Towson University, Sage Policy, General Motors, Caterpillar, Port, Baltimore Refinery, Oxford Economics
Locations:
Port of Baltimore, Port, Baltimore, Patapsco, India, West Virginia