Description:
In Maryland's economy, the Port of Baltimore generates nearly $3.3 billion in total personal income and supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs connected to Port work. The Port also generates more than $395 million in taxes and $2.6 billion in business income. It serves over 50 ocean carriers making nearly 1,800 annual visits.
On March 27, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by Dolly, a tanker. The 1.6-mile structure lies in the Patapsco River, closing the Port of Baltimore, one of the nation’s busiest ports. Impacts were immediate and caused significant challenges to transportation, commerce, and the ecological balance of wildlife and aquatic life.
This session will take a 360 interdisciplinary assessment of the supply chain management, economic, and environmental impact of this disaster. Presentations and Papers are welcome to include perspectives on cleanup and rebuilding efforts on the local, state, federal, and international levels. Land, water, and air impacts will be discussed from a model perspective as well as disaster mitigation and risk management efforts moving forward.