The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore‚ Maryland‚ early Tuesday morning‚ could have a huge impact on supply and demand as it’s the country’s busiest port for cars and trucks and the ninth busiest port overall. The head of a supply chain management company said Americans should expect shortages of goods as the Baltimore bridge collapse affects ocean container shipping and East Coast trucking logistics. "Aside from the obvious tragedy‚ this incident will have significant and long-lasting impacts on the region‚" American Trucking Associations spokesperson Jessica Gail said‚ calling Key Bridge and Baltimore's port "critical components'' of the nation's infrastructure. Gail noted that 1.3 million trucks cross the bridge every year — 3‚600 a day. Trucks that carry hazardous materials will now have to make 30 miles of detours around Baltimore because they are prohibited from using the city's tunnels‚ she said‚ adding to delays and increasing fuel costs. southwest prepper group #swpg