The Port Authority said Tuesday it expects additional cargo traffic at the Port of New York and New Jersey from ships diverting course away from Baltimore.
A boat moves past a container ship as it rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md. The container ship lost power and rammed into the major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors.in Baltimore on Tuesday, the Port of New York and New Jersey says it is gearing up for increased cargo shipping traffic.
The massive debris field is now blocking shipping access in and out of the Port of Baltimore, suspending shipping operations there. Vessels en route to that port will now make way to other East Coast marine terminals including that of New York and New Jersey.Baltimore is the 20th largest port in the country and handles more automobile shipments than any other American port, about 850,000 in 2023.
“The Port Authority is in touch with our counterparts in Baltimore, and we stand ready to assist with emergency resources and any other assistance that may be needed,” said Bethann Rooney, port director at the Port Authority. “The Port of New York and New Jersey is proactively working with our industry partners to respond as needed and ensure supply chain continuity along the East Coast.”A cargo ship passes under the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge in December 2023.
The MTA, meanwhile, says the Verrazzano is equipped with a special “rip rap system” of rock islands around its tower bases to prevent serious damage from ship collisions.
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