Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses due to cargo ship crash, causing significant damages and application of ancient maritime law.

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, caused by a cargo ship crash, is expected to cost billions in damages to shipping companies and insurers. Ancient maritime law, which traces back to the Phoenicians and Greeks, will likely be used to determine who owes what. Maritime law, rooted in settling disputes and enforcing rules between different peoples, has been in existence for thousands of years.

March 31, 2024
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