Each shipping season the steamship SS Badger, the largest car ferry ever to sail Lake Michigan, casts off from Ludington bound for Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The crossing carries cars, RVs, coaches, motorcycles and, importantly for freight, commercial trucks and over-dimensional loads as a US-10 shortcut across the lake. Ludington has no container or bulk-handling infrastructure; its cargo role is limited to accompanied road freight during the ferry season. For forwarders it functions as a RoRo link rather than a conventional transhipment port. For containerised or year-round cargo, Milwaukee and Muskegon are the more practical Lake Michigan alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ludington?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Ludington is US LDM. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Ludington located?▼

The port of Ludington is located in United States (Lake Michigan; Great Lakes).

What is the size of the port Ludington?▼

Ludington is a Small harbor of type River (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Ludington?▼

The channel depth of Ludington is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

43.95000, -86.45000

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Ludington

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