A cargo ship successfully passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the city's port recovery efforts. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse had halted most maritime traffic through the port for four weeks, leaving several vessels stranded.
The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, was the first ship to navigate the new 35-foot channel, heading for Saint John, Canada. Two more commercial ships followed suit, including a vehicle carrier bound for Panama.
