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 the 10th largest national export market in the U.S., the Detroit Region offers a vast industrial real estate inventory while providing access to over 180 million U.S. and Canadian customers within a five-hour drive.

Logistics Regional Facts

10,635

Logistics Businesses

 

183,340

Industry Workers

 

#10

Largest U.S. Metro for Exports

2023

40%

Industry Workforce Growth

Over the Past 5 Years

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#3

U.S. Metro for Warehousing Job Growth

Increasing 142% Over the Past 5 Years

180 Million

People Within 500 Miles of Detroit Region

Nearly Half the U.S. and Canadians Populations

Wins & Testimonials

“Detroit is not only the automotive industry’s epicenter, it’s also home to the most knowledgeable and experienced logistics talent in the industry.”

– Al Samouelian, CEO, RPM Freight Systems LLC.

Gordie Howe

“The Gordie Howe International Bridge will not only address regional transportation needs and grow the economies in Canada and the U.S. but also to contribute to a cleaner environment, protect the communities of Windsor and Detroit from the impacts of climate change and conserve resources for future generations.”

– Bryce Phillips, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority CEO

Penske Logistics Opens 606,000-Square-Foot Warehouse for Kroger

Penske

Ford

Ford Motor Co. invests $35 million in parts packaging and distribution center

Fast Facts

Blue Water Bridge

Key Border Location

The busiest northern border crossing in North America is in Detroit, with five international border crossings including the new $5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge.

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Workforce

The logistics industry saw 14% job growth over the last 5 years, compared to 5% growth nationally.

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Infrastructure

Michigan is the #1 exporter to Canada and #3 to Mexico with 50% of truck goods from Canada flowing through Detroit.

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Alan Weber

Alan Weber

Managing VP, Business Development