Toyota Indiana says slight impact expected for operations due to Baltimore bridge collapse
Toyota Indiana expressed their sympathies for everyone involved and released a statement regarding the potential impacts. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has raised concerns about the impact on imports and exports coming out of the port. Toyota Indiana has stated that while Baltimore is not a primary port for its North American operations, there will be some impact, primarily on vehicle exports. The company is currently evaluating the situation closely to determine the longer-term impact and countermeasures. The bridge collapsed on March 26 after a cargo ship hit one of the supports. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Published : a month ago by Zach McKnight in Auto
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week in Baltimore has many wondering what impacts this will have on imports and exports coming out of the port.
Toyota Indiana expressed their sympathies for everyone involved and released the following statement regarding the potential impacts.
“We would like to express our sympathy for those that have lost a family member or friend as a result of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. While Baltimore is not a primary port for our North American operations, there will be some impact, primarily on vehicle exports. At this time, we do not anticipate a significant disruption, but we are evaluating the situation closely to determine the longer-term impact and countermeasures.”
The bridge collapsed on March 26 after a cargo ship hit one of the supports. Investigation into what exactly happened is still ongoing.
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