Logistics
Logistically – success in the North American market, starts in Detroit
Positioned along the United States’ busiest northern border crossing, the Detroit Region is where global logistics leaders go to thrive. We move people, products, and goods seamlessly from Michigan to the U.S. and Canada through one of the world’s most sophisticated supply chains. Ranked as the 7th largest metro in the U.S. for exports, the Detroit Region offers a vast industrial real estate inventory while providing access to over 47 million U.S. and Canadian customers within a five-hour drive.
Logistics Regional Facts
9,741
Logistics Businesses
167,243
Industry Workers
#7
Largest U.S. Metro for Exports
2020
12.5%
Industry Workforce Growth
Over the Past 5 Years
#3
U.S. Metro for Warehousing Job Growth
Increasing 208% Over the Past 5 Years
180 Million
People Within 500 Miles of Detroit Region
Nearly Half the U.S. Population
Our Location Connects You with Opportunity. Explore The Detroit Region for Yourself.
Wins & Testimonials
Penske Logistics Opens 606,000-Square-Foot Warehouse for Kroger
Coyote Logistics Opens New Tech Hub in Corktown, Adds 350 Jobs
Fast Facts
Key Border Location
Michigan is the #1 exporter to Canada and #3 to Mexico with 50% of truck goods from Canada flowing through Detroit.
Workforce
Michigan is the #1 exporter to Canada and #3 to Mexico with 50% of truck goods from Canada flowing through Detroit.
Infrastructure
Michigan is the #1 exporter to Canada and #3 to Mexico with 50% of truck goods from Canada flowing through Detroit.
THE DETROIT REGION OFFERS AN UNPARALLELED INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM. LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT MAKES OUR HOME UNIQUE.
Contact Our Expert
Alan Weber
Managing VP, Business Development