The restoration schedule for the Port of Baltimore has been set.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers anticipates that a new channel to the Port of Baltimore in Maryland will be opened by the end of April, facilitating the resumption of commercial shipping hindered by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. It is estimated that by the end of May, the port will be fully operational again.

On March 26, the container ship Dali, flying the flag of Singapore, malfunctioned and lost control, crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore, causing the bridge to collapse, resulting in the deaths of six construction workers and partial disruption of port traffic.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stated that within the next four weeks, they expect to open a temporary channel for the Port of Baltimore, approximately 85 meters wide and 10 meters deep, allowing roll-on/roll-off ships transporting automobiles and agricultural equipment to pass through.

Earlier last week, U.S. authorities opened two temporary channels to facilitate the passage of vessels involved in clearing debris from the collapsed bridge and some stranded barges in the port. However, the depth of these two channels is less than the 10 meters required for large cargo ships.

According to data from Maryland, the Port of Baltimore handles the highest volume of automobiles, light trucks, agricultural machinery, and construction equipment transportation in the United States. Following the accident, most port traffic and transportation were suspended, while some unaffected terminals have resumed operations.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and preliminary findings may be released in the coming days. It is currently unclear what conclusions the authorities will draw. One of the focal points of the ongoing investigation is reportedly the contaminated ship fuel on board the Dali. The Atlantic Council previously stated in a 2018 report that ship fuel often contains substances that should not be present, which is an open industry secret. These substances include waste oil, plastic, rubber, fertilizer, and even paper products.

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