Well-developed intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
Upgraded barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
Seamless road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
Robust warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between ocean and inland freight

Key Exports

Agricultural products (grains, oilseeds, food preparations)Machinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsAutomotive parts and vehicles (via regional network)Metals and metal products

Export Compliance

Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and any applicable sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Destination Port

Windsor

Infrastructure Highlights

Established cross-border trucking corridors linking Windsor with Detroit via the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel
Regular rail connections to national Canadian networks through Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railway lines
Direct access to Highway 401, providing primary east–west ground freight routes across Ontario
Short-haul 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

All inbound ground cargo is subject to CBSA inspection, documentation checks, and relevant duties and taxes under Canadian customs law