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Baltimore Bridge Collapse- A Reminder of Supply Chain Risk

Supply Chain Matters

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. miles to partially collapse into the Patapsco River that leads to the Port of Baltimore. The collision caused this massive bridge spanning 1.6 All rights reserved.

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DOT Gives $500 Million in Grants to Much-Needed Infrastructure Projects

GTG Technology Group

With the present Highway Trust Fund crisis, many states have suspended infrastructure projects due to a lack of funding. The six canal bridges in Lowell, MA are in various states of disrepair and a major source of inconvenience. Baltimore is one of the fastest-growing ports in the United States. Sources: [link].