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PJMcK

(22,037 posts) Tue Mar 26, 2024, 08:46 AM Mar 26

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The Port of Baltimore is the ninth busiest port in the US [View all]

The bridge debris is massive and will have to be cleared before shipping can safely pass through.

According to AquaMap (digital nautical charts), the main channel is between 50-60 feet deep. Mid-sized ships that can transit the Panama Canal (such as the Dali) are called Panamax and they draw 35-50 feet depending on the ship’s dimensions and the extent of its cargo.

That channel will be closed until enough debris is cleared to allow safe passage.

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The Port of Baltimore is the ninth busiest port in the US [View all] PJMcK Mar 26 OP

It's going to take a while. 2naSalit Mar 26 #1

Yep PJMcK Mar 26 #2

Yep. 2naSalit Mar 26 #4

The Port of Baltimore Diamond_Dog Mar 26 #3

Time to do what the Egyptians did when that ship got stuck in the Suez Canal. Seize it until damage and loss are paid! Wonder Why Mar 26 #5

Unfortunately, the loss of this port for awhile may create new supply chain issues that exacerbate inflation. Lonestarblue Mar 26 #6

Not now, will resume some time in the future. republianmushroom Mar 26 #7

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