Ground Freight Route
ClevelandWindsor
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Distance
142 km
Ground Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Departures
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
US
Origin Port
Cleveland
Infrastructure Highlights
- Integrated rail connections to Class I freight networks
- Dedicated bulk terminals for iron ore and limestone
- Upgraded general cargo and project cargo berths with heavy-lift handling
- Multimodal facilities linking truck, rail, and lake vessels
Key Exports
Steel products and metal goodsMachinery and industrial equipmentChemicals and plasticsAgricultural commodities (including soybeans and grain)Automotive parts and components
Export Compliance
Shippers should comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), particularly regarding controlled industrial and dual-use goods.
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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