Baltimore Harbor handles automobiles, containers, and bulk cargo. If harbor improvements stop, what happens to Maryland jobs?
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Ships divert to Norfolk or Philadelphia when efficiency drops. Each diverted ship cuts demand for dockworkers, truckers, and warehouse staff.
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