Port of Baltimore
Coverage of Port of Baltimore in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland seeks contractors for next phase of Key Bridge replacement project
Maryland Transportation Authority is seeking contractors for the next phase of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement, following the termination of the previous contractor due to cost concerns. The project, initially estimated at $1.7 billion, now faces revised costs of $4.3–$5.2 billion, with a goal to reopen the bridge by 2030.
- More than 10,000 pounds of marijuana bound for England seized at Port of Baltimore
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 10,000 pounds of marijuana at the Port of Baltimore, hidden in a shipping container destined for Liverpool, England. The drug, valued at $24 million in the U.S., was discovered after a narcotics detection dog alerted authorities, with officials citing transnational criminal organizations targeting European markets for higher profits.
- EU Seeks US Trade Talk, But Ready to Respond, Top Official Says
The EU is seeking trade talks with the US but is prepared to respond if necessary, according to a top official. The statement comes as new vehicles arrive at the Port of Baltimore. The EU's stance on trade talks may impact global trade relations.