A number of major automakers, such as General Motors, Toyota, and the Volkswagen Group, rely on the Port of Baltimore for shipping vehicles along the east coast of the United States. However, with the recent closure of the port, these automakers are now seeking alternative ports for importing and exporting vehicles.
For example, General Motors exports vehicles to South America and America through Baltimore, so they will need to find new routes. Ford's chief financial officer, John Lawler, mentioned in a Bloomberg Television interview that Ford is redirecting auto parts to other East Coast ports, which may lead to a slight lengthening of the supply chain.
