Quick Answer
UNLOCODEUS DET
CountryUnited States
Water BodyLake Erie; Great Lakes
SizeLarge
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat42.3333
Lng-83.0333
Classificationbulk_202608
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About This Seaport
Despite sitting on a busy inland waterway between the Detroit River and Lake Erie, Detroit is not a container port; its strength lies in heavy bulk and project cargo. About 8.2 million tonnes move across its docks each year, with steel the most valuable commodity and iron ore the largest by volume, both closely tied to the region's automotive industry. The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority oversees 29 private and public terminals that work ocean-going 'salties' as well as Great Lakes 'lakers', and the port also ranks among the largest Foreign-Trade Zones in the United States, easing bonded storage and duty deferral for industrial cargo. Stone, coal and cement round out the regular trades, but there is no scheduled liner container service here. Interstates I-75 and I-94 together with dense rail links give the docks excellent reach into the industrial Midwest. Shippers with boxes typically route through US East Coast gateways by rail, or use nearby Cleveland, the only container port on the Great Lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Detroit?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Detroit is US DET. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Detroit located?▼
The port of Detroit is located in United States (Lake Erie; Great Lakes).
What is the size of the port Detroit?▼
Detroit is a Large harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Detroit?▼
The channel depth of Detroit is 6.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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42.33333, -83.03333
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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