I was interviewed on BBC Business Daily for a special report on the lingering impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse. A highlight from our discussion: “the supply chain is the invisible web that makes modern life possible…It is the everyday miracle that underpins the modern economy.”
It’s been two months since the collapse of the key bridge in Baltimore, and the deadline to unblock the port’s shipping channel is imminent. The US government has given a loose promise to make it happen by the end of May – but there are doubts that the deadline will be met, causing more disruption to the local and global economy. How will businesses on sea and land find a way through more uncertainty?
I spoke with Izzy Greenfield about the economic toll of the bridge collapse and particularly the small businesses who are feeling the impact; from fewer customers to disruption to supply chains. Baltimore used to rank first among US ports for autos and light trucks, handling a record 850,000 vehicles last year. Importantly, the port is where vehicles are processed and labelled to be sold domestically. We hear how the industry is seeing an immediate impact. And we learn about the struggles that transportation workers continue to face.
You can listen to the full interview on the BBC website here.
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