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One year after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed following a cargo ship collision, the city pauses to honor six maintenance workers who lost their lives in the tragedy. The nighttime disaster not only shocked residents but also disrupted a vital U.S. trade artery still recovering from pandemic-era supply chain chaos.
The collapse spotlighted urgent questions: Are aging bridges equipped to handle today’s massive cargo ships? Analysis shows modern vessels are 1,200% larger than those from the 1970s when the bridge was built – a stark wake-up call for infrastructure safety.
While reconstruction continues, locals gathered for candlelit vigils this week. 'These workers were everyday heroes keeping our city moving,' said Mayor Brandon Scott during memorial events.
Economists note Baltimore’s port has regained 85% of pre-collapse cargo volumes, but supply chain experts warn: 'Climate change and evolving trade tech mean we need future-proof designs,' says infrastructure analyst Maria Chen.
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The collapse spotlighted urgent questions: Are aging bridges equipped to handle today’s massive cargo ships? Analysis shows modern vessels are 1,200% larger than those from the 1970s when the bridge was built – a stark wake-up call for infrastructure safety.
While reconstruction continues, locals gathered for candlelit vigils this week. 'These workers were everyday heroes keeping our city moving,' said Mayor Brandon Scott during memorial events.
Economists note Baltimore’s port has regained 85% of pre-collapse cargo volumes, but supply chain experts warn: 'Climate change and evolving trade tech mean we need future-proof designs,' says infrastructure analyst Maria Chen.
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