Volkswagen: Local Operations Affected by Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen said on Tuesday its port operations in Baltimore were affected by the collapse of a local bridge due to the location of its facilities.

“We do not anticipate any effect on vessel operations, but there may be delays in truck shipment as traffic will be diverted in the area,” the automaker said in an emailed statement.

Volvo Group, which makes trucks, structures and engines, said it is reviewing its stock at its U. S. production facilities to see if and when there could be a worst-case disruption, adding that it does not currently expect any. primary impacts.

According to data from the Maryland Port Authority, Baltimore handled more than 750,000 vehicles in 2023, making it the busiest U. S. port for vehicle shipments, adding those from Nissan, Toyota, General Motors, and Volkswagen.

(Reporting by Christoph Steitz and Marie Mannes, editing by Rachel More and Miranda Murray)

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