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Ship-to-shore cranes sit unused after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, blocking access to the Port of Baltimore. Timothy Wolfer for NPR hide caption

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From longshoremen to charter boats, Baltimore's port closure means lost work

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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by the Dali container vessel, as seen from Riviera Beach, Md., on Tuesday. Carol Guzy for NPR hide caption

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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes, uncertain prospects

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The Dali container vessel after striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, on Tuesday. The Port of Baltimore, which has the highest volume of auto imports in the U.S., is now temporarily closed. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains

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