Detroit, MI
Freight Shipping in Detroit
Detroit freight crosses to Windsor, Ontario, at the Ambassador Bridge, which the Government of Canada calls the single busiest Canada–US border crossing.
Corridors
Highways carrying Detroit freight
I-94, I-75, I-96
Facts
Detroit freight: what to know
- Transport Canada's 2024 table of busiest border crossings for trucks ranks Windsor-Ambassador Bridge first (2.64M two-way truck movements, 24.7% share), Sarnia-Blue Water Bridge second (1.86M, 17.5%), Fort Erie-Peace Bridge third (1.06M, 9.9%) and Lacolle sixth (0.53M, 5.0%). Source: Transport Canada: busiest border crossings for trucks, 2024, checked November 11, 2026.
- The Gordie Howe International Bridge’s own site says all specialized loads need a permit and must call 24 hours in advance of crossing. Source: Gordie Howe International Bridge, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
Detroit freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Detroit?
Freight through Detroit moves primarily via I-94, I-75, I-96.
What kind of freight moves through Detroit?
Detroit freight crosses to Windsor, Ontario, at the Ambassador Bridge, which the Government of Canada calls the single busiest Canada–US border crossing.