By Sydney Towns Edited by Siyana Randolph The Role of the Debris Collection System The debris collection system at the Port of Baltimore plays a vital role in maintaining both the operational safety and environmental health. This system removes floating waste, natural debris, and hazardous materials from the harbor waters to keep shipping channels clear. Without these continuous cleanup efforts the port would face congestion, safety risks, and ecological damage. The debris

By Emma DeMan Edited by Morgan White Ship-to-shore cranes arriving in Baltimore with tugs SURRIE MORAN, MARK MORAN, HARRIET MORAN, CAPE ROMAIN and a US Coast Guard cutter. (Courtesy of Moran Towing) The Port of Baltimore handles massive amounts of cargo every day, and the cranes at Seagirt Marine Terminal are the engines that make much of it possible. These Neo-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes are some of the most advanced cargo-handling machines in the world. Each crane can lif

By: Sarah Bisson Edited by: Siyana Randolph This article explores the properties, uses, and global movement of gypsum, focusing on its importation through the Port of Baltimore and its importance to U.S. construction and agriculture. Gypsum is a soft, white or colorless mineral composed of calcium, sulfur, oxygen, and water. It naturally forms in sedimentary rocks when mineral-rich water evaporates. Gypsum benefits humans, animals, and plants, and serves as a versatile materi