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Rail Alternatives Alleviating Baltimore Port Closure Challenges
Norfolk Southern Railway is implementing strategic measures to mitigate the impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, facilitating the movement of containers between the Port of New York and New Jersey and Baltimore. Following CSX’s lead, Norfolk Southern will commence train operations from the Elizabeth Marine Terminal to its Bayview Yard, located just north of the Baltimore port.
According to Ari Ashe, Senior Editor, “Trains will run five days per week between Elizabeth and Baltimore, departing Friday through Tuesday for imports and back to NY/NJ Monday through Friday for exports and empty containers” (Ashe, 2024). These operations are scheduled five days a week, ensuring a seamless flow of imports and exports. Containers will be accessible at the destination terminal within 72 hours of departure, providing a timely solution to logistical challenges amidst the port closure.
Source: Ashe, A. (2024, April 3). NS offering NY/NJ, Virginia rail workarounds to ease Baltimore portclosure. Journal of Commerce.
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