EPISODE · May 29, 2024 · 17 MIN
The Baltimore bridge collapse – what happens next?
from Business Daily · host BBC World Service
It's been two months since the collapse of the key bridge in Baltimore, and the deadline to unblock the port's shipping channel is imminent. The US government has given a loose promise to make it happen by the end of May - but there are doubts that deadline will be met, causing more disruption to the local and global economy. How will businesses on sea and land find a way through more uncertainty?Izzy Greenfield speaks to small businesses who are feeling the impact; from fewer customers to disruption to supply chains.Baltimore used to rank first among US ports for autos and light trucks, handling a record 850,000 vehicles last year. Importantly, the port is where vehicles are processed and labelled to be sold domestically. We hear how the industry is seeing an immediate impact. And we learn about the struggles that transportation workers continue to face.(Image: Baltimore bridge after it collapsed in March 2024. Credit: Getty Images)Presented and produced by Izzy Greenfield
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