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First Ship Sails Through Newly Opened Baltimore Channel After Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

After a four-week delay due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore's newly opened deep-water channel witnessed its first voyage with the passage of the 'Balsa 94' on Thursday morning.

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A newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore saw its first cargo ship pass through on Thursday, following a four-week delay caused by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

On Thursday morning, the "Balsa 94," a bulk carrier flying the Panama flag, navigated through the newly constructed 35-foot channel, en route to St. John’s, Canada.

One of five stranded vessels, the ship is anticipated to traverse the new temporary channel. Its arrival in Canada is scheduled for Monday.