Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 supports high-volume ground freight.
Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson handle time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area support regional and national fulfillment.

Key Exports

Machinery and industrial equipmentAerospace components and aircraft partsAutomotive parts and vehicles (via ground/rail to seaports)Pharmaceuticals and medical devicesProcessed foods and agricultural products (often routed via other seaports)

Export Compliance

Companies are expected to comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen parties against U.S. denied and restricted party lists.

Destination Port

Windsor

Infrastructure Highlights

Well-developed cross-border trucking corridors linking Windsor with Detroit via the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel
Efficient rail connections to national Canadian networks through Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railway lines
Close integration with Highway 401, providing high-capacity east–west ground freight routes across Ontario
Local air cargo capability via Windsor International Airport for time-sensitive shipments

Key Imports

Automotive parts and assemblies from the United States and MexicoIndustrial machinery and toolingConsumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical equipmentRaw materials and semi-finished metals

Import Regulations

Cross-border freight is subject to CBSA inspection, documentation checks, and relevant duties and taxes under Canadian customs law