Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a significant effort has been made to reopen the Port of Baltimore. A temporary channel, 35 feet deep, has been established, allowing about 80 percent of ships to navigate through since the incident. The Balsa 94, a general cargo ship, was among the first to use this channel, marking a major step in recovery operations. The channel's opening is part of a broader response involving local, state, and federal agencies working tirelessly to clear the wreckage and restore full functionality to the port, which is crucial for the local economy and supports numerous jobs. Additionally, Maersk is considering setting up a container-on-barge service to reach Baltimore.
Loved ones await recovery of 2 bodies from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month after the collapse https://t.co/EMHryES4Zi
Four Ships Trapped by Key Bridge Collapse Depart Baltimore https://t.co/56KAQ7BnUC
Things are slowly getting back to normal at the Port of Baltimore where thousands of workers are waiting for the shipping channel to fully reopen following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge a month ago. https://t.co/LeaLiuhoyj
It's been one month since this unimaginable tragedy. From the earliest hours, Marylanders have united to support the families of those we lost and to clear the channel so we can reopen the Port and rebuild the bridge. Together, we have made much progress. Much more work ahead. https://t.co/vtYcIkhggQ
I joined @RepStenyHoyer yesterday at the Key Bridge wreckage site, meeting with emergency personnel at the Unified Command Center. I’m incredibly impressed with Unified Command’s efforts. #TeamMaryland stands ready to assist them any way we can. https://t.co/5GIGnFkHc1 https://t.co/uddkeI9BqD
Yesterday marked another major milestone with the temporary opening of a 38’ deep access channel, allowing more passage of vessels into and out of the harbor. https://t.co/cKDErERreM
It’s hard to believe it’s been 1 month since we awoke to the horrific news about the FSK Bridge. #TeamMaryland will continue to fight for and ensure resources, funding & relief from the federal government to address not just the economic impact facing MD, but the entire country. https://t.co/Jf8dApimWh
The ambitious makeover of the Baltimore port enabled the port last year to process record numbers of cargo, but also tied the city’s fortunes to giant oceangoing vessels that some warned were prone to accidents. https://t.co/CQlH9dNrDq
The Port of Baltimore supports nearly 150,000 jobs and contributes over $15 million to our economy every day. Getting the Port up and running again is important for all Americans. The federal government will do everything we can to rebuild after this devastating tragedy. https://t.co/XHfFGzs5JK
Yesterday marks a major milestone toward fully reopening the Port of Baltimore by the end of May – the first large cargo ships traveling through the channel since the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed. @POTUS will continue to lead a whole-of-government approach to reopen the… https://t.co/gLGg7Ckz5e
Baltimore Bridge Wreck Removal: Trapped Ships Depart https://t.co/CeZAHL8gWe
Five vessels that have been stranded for weeks are expected to finally leave Baltimore through the new, temporary channel. READ MORE: https://t.co/DLxQ141fFk
Wonderful to see the first ships pass through the limited access channel, and have more be able to reach and leave the Port of Baltimore. Thank you to all the local, state, and federal personnel who have urgently worked to clear the wreckage and reopen the channel and our…
One of the first vessels to transit the Limited Access Channel at the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Gives a sense of scale of just how large the Dali is. https://t.co/jYQjz0keCB
This wouldn't have been possible without tireless effort from @USACEBaltimore, @USCG and the entire Unified Command who have worked 24/7 to clear portions of this channel. And nonstop work continues to clear and reopen the full channel and Port! https://t.co/ScG5APahXG
On Thursday, the vessel moved through the channel guided by two tug boats. It passed slowly by the wreckage of the bridge and the Dali, the massive container ship that caused the collapse when it slammed into one of the bridge’s support columns. https://t.co/t0sPNbfFQn
Big day in Baltimore! The Saimaagracht was the first vessel to successfully move through the temporary 35-foot deep channel from the Port of Baltimore’s public terminals. Great work @USCG sector Baltimore and @USACEBaltimore. https://t.co/KwGBuKwFCR
Balsa 94, a cargo ship, sailed just before 10 a.m. ET with the help of two tugboats, passing chunks of the fallen steel bridge and the still grounded Dali freighter. https://t.co/2jSH2vSKaE
On March 26, this moment seemed so far from reality. Today, the first cargo ship passed through a newly opened 35-foot channel. Each day I am amazed by the tenacity of the people on the frontlines of this clean-up. Together, Team Maryland gets the work done. https://t.co/CMx56EHKhh
The general cargo ship Balsa 94 becomes the first ship to use the @portofbalt's 35-foot-deep Limited Access Channel promised by the @USACEHQ by the end of April. The ship had been stuck in the harbor since the March 26 collapse of the Key Bridge. Updated story here:… https://t.co/LZeE9o5rne
Baltimore Bridge Wreck Removal: First Departure https://t.co/268kGMdrWN
The people of this small town on the north side of what used to be the Key Bridge, now a tangle of metal in the Patapsco River, are still trying to make sense of it all. How could a 1.6-mile span of steel and concrete, which towered over their community for decades, simply… https://t.co/YNuBAdsvdW
The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, passed through the new 35-foot (12-meter) channel headed for St. John, Canada. https://t.co/WdnebNkpOu https://t.co/WdnebNkpOu
The ship is one of five stranded vessels expected to pass through the new, temporary channel. https://t.co/yi5lTc4hgh
NEW: Thousands of workers are still out of work weeks after the Baltimore bridge collapsed. Mainstream news is focusing on how the tragedy will affect the supply chain and the stock market. We went to Baltimore to see how it’s affecting port workers and their families. https://t.co/NSwhDt71NN
Federal officials told ABC News about 80 percent of all ships will be able to pass through a temporary channel in the Port of Baltimore starting today. https://t.co/TR9d7KmKT5
Maersk May Set Up Container-on-Barge Service to Reach Baltimore https://t.co/HECcdYoHHJ