“We have sailed from Baltimore”: Cargo ships begin leaving the port

@Marketplace— Eight cargo ships have been stuck in the Port of Baltimore for weeks. Now, several are on their way — and back to business.

The Guardian—Baltimore bridge collapse: city says ship was ‘unseaworthy’ before leaving port. Baltimore has sued operator and owner of the Dali container ship, saying it had ‘an incompetent crew’ and ignored warningsThe city of Baltimore has sued the owner and operator of the Dali container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, saying it had “an incompetent crew” and set sail despite receiving warnings.According to a court document filed on Monday, city officials say the ship’s parent company, Grace Ocean Private Ltd, and its operator, Synergy Marine Group, were...

The Washington Post—Port makeover to accommodate giant cargo ships was Baltimore’s savior and curse. The ambitious makeover of the Baltimore port enabled the port last year to process record numbers of cargo, but also tied the city’s fortunes to giant oceangoing vessels that some warned were prone to accidents.

The Guardian—First cargo ship leaves Baltimore since bridge collapse via new channel. Bulk carrier uses deep-water channel en route to Canada marking important step in recovery efforts after last month’s disasterThe first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago, killing a work crew and halting most maritime traffic through the city’s port.The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, passed through the new 35ft channel headed for Saint John, New...