Baltimore's busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse

Officials in Baltimore celebrated the reopening of the port's main channel, highlighting the swift work of salvage crews and federal funding. The recovery involved removing 50,000 tons of debris over 2.5 months, costing millions. The port director is optimistic about restoring import levels, though financial losses are still being assessed. Future projects, including rebuilding the Key Bridge, are planned.

Who were the key officials present at the reopening of the main channel to the Port of Baltimore?

• Mayor of Baltimore and the Port Director

• President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

• Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Governor Moore

• Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense

How long did it take to remove the debris from the port?

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 2 1/2 months

• 1 month

What is the port director's main concern after the recovery efforts?

• Improving port security

• Hiring more staff

• Getting imports back into the Port of Baltimore

• Increasing the number of ships

What is still being calculated by the officials regarding the port?

• The number of employees needed

• The amount of cargo handled

• The number of ships that can dock

• The financial losses incurred

What is the major project that is yet to be undertaken in Baltimore?

• Building a new terminal

• Expanding the port area

• Rebuilding the Key Bridge

• Constructing a new highway