MIP #427   The Reroute Game In Baltimore With Blake Bina

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Summary
Importance of Baltimore Port for Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) Operations: The Baltimore port is crucial for RoRo operations, particularly for equipment like Caterpillar and Agco products. Baltimore's efficiency in handling RoRo cargo makes it a preferred port for exporters of such equipment. However, with the recent bridge collapse incident, the port's closure has significantly disrupted RoRo operations.

Impact of the Bridge Collapse: The incident was caused by a ship hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which closed the main channel and affected commercial vessel transit. The Army Corps of Engineers is underway with salvage and recovery efforts, but clearing the channel and removing debris may take several months.

Diversion of RoRo Ships: Major RoRo carriers like Holglines have already diverted their vessels to alternative ports like Savannah, Brunswick, and Jacksonville. However, these ports may not have the same infrastructure and capacity to handle RoRo cargo efficiently, potentially leading to additional costs and delays for exporters.

Challenges for Exporters: Exporters with cargo staged in Baltimore face additional costs and potential delays in retrieving their goods. The longer cargo sits in the port, the higher the port authority's parking fees. To mitigate delays and costs, exporters may need to consider alternative ports and transportation methods, such as flat racks.

Short-Term Bottlenecks: The closure of the Baltimore port has created short-term bottlenecks at alternative ports, leading to potential delays of two to three weeks for inbound vessels. The diversion of cargo and the strain on infrastructure at alternative ports may cause additional delays and challenges for exporters and importers.

Long-Term Impact: While short-term delays are expected to be resolved as carriers implement contingency plans and increase capacity, long-term effects on cargo flow and logistics chains remain uncertain. Exporters and importers may face ongoing challenges in securing space on RoRo vessels and managing transportation costs until the Baltimore port resumes entire operations.

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#Baltimore #portofbaltimore #RoRooperationsdisruption #FrancisScottKeyBridge #AlternativeportsforRoRoshipping
#Exporterchallenges #Cargodelays #Transportationlogisticsdisruptions
#Portclosures #supplychain #Shorttermbottlenecks #Longtermlogisticsimplications

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