Six months ago when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and shut down the Port of Baltimore, leaders at nearby Tradepoint Atlantic stepped up with some desperately needed help. Cargo ships carrying new vehicles to Baltimore for processing were rerouted to the 3,300-acre former steel mill at Sparrows Point, doubling Tradepoint’s 24/7 operations. Pieces of the destroyed bridge were recovered and dragged from the Patapsco River to a canal at the site.
A new economic engine
October 7, 2024