Chairman of JAXPORT addresses impact on supply chain after Baltimore bridge collapse

A mother wanted to build her child with disabilities a backyard oasis. She says a pool contractor left her high and dryThe tragedy of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore is being felt worldwide. Not only sorrow and shock for the lives lost but what it has done to the shipping market.Dan Bean, chairman of JAXPORT, said he does not think the impact on the supply chain will be that long.

“I don’t know how long it’s gonna take Baltimore to get back on their feet. Actually, I think the ability for them to clear a channel large enough to get their ships through, might happen a little faster than most people anticipate,” Bean said.Baltimore bridge collapse: Ships carrying cars and heavy equipment need to find a new harbor

The JAXPORT Blount Island Marine Terminal is where the larger ships come in, located near the tallest bridge in Jacksonville — the Dames Point Bridge.“I drove warships around the world, right. And so today, I drove over the Dames Point Bridge twice. And so, I never for a minute had any hesitation going over any of the bridges here in Jacksonville. So, the bigger ships aren’t going underneath the Dames Point Bridge. And so, again, as far as ruling out all risk...

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