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Port of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red Sea

Written by Simona Stan, Professor of Marketing, University of Montana

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, has put a spotlight on the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest harbors in the U.S., which paused shipping and immediately halted all vessel traffic in and out.

The port remained open to trucks following the incident, but the loss of maritime traffic is expected to cost US$9 million a...

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Port of Baltimore bridge collapse rattles supply chains already rocked by troubles in Panama and the Red Sea

Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right

This little-known government scheme can help retirees tap into $3 trillion of housing wealth

Could NZ’s next Christchurch Call be a push for fairer, safer AI?

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Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust

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