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List of main North American ports that could have their access channels in whole or in part (some parts of the port not accessible depending on the bridge) blocked for some duration in the event of a bridge collapse: >Montreal (full; 3 bridges on the St. Lawrence channel). >Halifax (partial). >New York (full or partial, depending on which bridge). >Philadelphia (full or partial). >Baltimore (close to full). >Virginia/Hampton Roads (none - tunnels). >Charleston (partial). >Savannah (close to full). >Jacksonville (partial). >Miami (none - direct access channel). >Mobile (none - tunnels - direct access channel). >New Orleans (partial). >Houston (partial). >San Diego (partial). >LA/LB (partial, many terminals with direct access channel). >San Francisco/Oakland (full or partial). >Seattle/Tacoma (none - direct access channel). >Vancouver (partial). >Prince Rupert (none - direct access channel). This is not a risk assessment but a list of ports requiring ships to transit under a bridge to access some or all of their facilities. #ports #bridges #maritimeshipping

Where is the access to a port at risk? Infrastructure is the bloodline of our economy, supply, and wealth. We need to ensure that we mitigate associated risks and have contingency plans in place. Baltimore will become a case for good or poor disruption management. The lives lost should be a reminder of the fragility of our world and the need to use all we have to avoid such human catastrophes in future. Thanks for putting this together, Jean-Paul Rodrigue. This list is long, although it only covers North America. More work needs to be done in infrastructure and supply chain risk management. #riskmanagement #supplychain #ports #transport #infrastructure

Coast of England

June is #NationalGreatOutdoorsMonth, and Florida has no shortage of scenic locales to explore. Did you know that the way to get there can be scenic as well? The Florida Scenic Highways Program boasts 27 designated scenic byways and counting across the state. Managed by the Florida Department of Transportation, the program focuses on intrinsic values that get travelers off the major highways and into local communities. Learn more about the program below, and for a way to #ExploreFlorida all year long, visit our "Explore Florida" page on thefloridachannel.org!

As we honor the legacy that is Juneteenth, we not only look at the history that intertwines with Miami, but we also acknowledge the work that still must be done. Our great city of Miami has played a large role throughout history, namely being home to the "Saltwater Railroad", a coastal waterway that many enslaved people followed to escape the Southern slave states and enter the British-controlled Bahamas. The Saltwater Railroad served a similar purpose to the Underground Railroad, with movement beginning as early as 1821. For many, the Bahamas were the only viable option for escape as northern states and British Canada were thousands of miles away. In fact, according to the article linked below, by the 1830s it is estimated that 6,000 enslaved people had escaped to the islands. Read more about the Saltwater Railroad here: https://lnkd.in/gvwgzZ6P #TheUnderline #Juneteenth #Miami City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, Miami DDA

East and the West

Some of the best activities are in south east Cornwall

This video talks about why you should consider moving to North Bay, Ontario. I've talked about accommodations, schools, cost of living, activities and things to do for the whole family, neighborhoods to avoid and how to look for a job in Noth Bay. Be sure to check it out. hashtag #Northbayontario #northbay #bestplaceinontario #movetonorthbay #lowcostofliving #rentnorthbay #lifeincanada #schoolsinnorthbay #intracompanytransfer #ictworkpermit #ictvisa #expandbusiness #businessexpansioninnorthbay #bwimmigration #bluewaterimmigration https://lnkd.in/g-QSZttT

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