Major claims loom for P&I Clubs and reinsurers after Singapore-flagged ship causes collapse of Baltimore Bridge

Container ship collided with bridge, causing it to collapse and sending people and vehicles into the Patapsco River, with initial estimates suggesting damage could run into the billions.

Editorial team

March 26, 2024

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