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What it took to reopen one of the nation’s busiest ports

Jul 2, 2024
Discover the incredible efforts behind reopening Baltimore's Port after a bridge collapse, involving 2,000 people, 18 barges, 13 cranes, and more. Learn about the cleanup operation, future bridge plans, and the Army Corps of Engineers' role in maintaining federal navigation channels for shipping traffic.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Reopening the Port of Baltimore After a Major Incident
01:40 • 10min
3
Reopening of Port of Baltimore After Disaster
12:08 • 4min
4
Response to Transportation Disaster at a Major Port
16:31 • 2min
5
Responsibility of Army Corps of Engineers in Maintaining Federal Navigation Channels
18:15 • 2min
6
The Cleanup and Salvage Operation of a Collapsed Bridge and Cargo Ship
20:10 • 16min
7
Salvage Operation at a Busy Port
35:56 • 14min