Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster
NPR
Baltimore's port isn't one of the nation's largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble,..
A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manchester and Duluth; these access the sea via rivers or canals. Because of their roles as ports of entry for immigrants as well as soldiers in wartime, many port cities have experienced dramatic multi-ethnic and multicultural changes throughout their histories.
Baltimore's port isn't one of the nation's largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble,..