A container ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge at Baltimore put renewed focus on infrastructure. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the Port of Baltimore does not handle a lot of agriculture products, but the shutdown could have larger, long-lasting impacts. “You don’t just stop at one port and then you go back to the country of destination, you may start first at New York, go to Baltimore, then to Norfolk, Charleston and Savannah,” said Steenhoek. “Baltimore is ground zero; that’s where the problem is going to be most acute and the pain will be most severe, but the impacts are going to extend beyond that and we’ll see pretty significant ripple effects throughout the broader economy.” Steenhoek says this incident is a reminder of the importance of prioritizing the maintenance and security of ports in the country.
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