Louisiana Ports May Help Absorb Shipping After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

South Louisiana port authorities are contacting Baltimore officials to offer their assistance after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

The lower Mississippi River ports could help relieve shipping disruptions resulting from Tuesday's disaster.

The Port of South Louisiana is one of the Western Hemisphere's largest tonnage ports.

The Port of New Orleans handles general cargo as well as cruise ships.

The Baltimore port is still operational, and much of its lost capacity may be absorbed by other East Coast ports like Norfolk.

Michael Berry