Bridge collapse in Baltimore: What the disaster means for the city and port. The effects of the Baltimore disaster are only now becoming clear; the important port could remain closed for months.
The US government wants to help with reconstruction, but it will take time. Traffic in the important US port is coming to a standstill for the time being. impacts on global supply chains are expected - Baltimore is particularly important for the import and export of cars and small trucks. Experts consider a major supply crisis to be unlikely because there are several alternative ports on the US East Coast.