Logistics
In the Detroit Region
Industry Overview
The Detroit Region has always been a leader and innovator in moving people, products, and goods around the world, allowing it to become the logistics powerhouse it is today.
- 183,340 logistics industry jobs in the Region, 2023
- Detroit is ranked the #4 top distribution hub among U.S. Cities.
- 10,635 logistics businesses, 2023
- $41 Billion in Gross Regional Product, 2023
- $86,153 Average Wages, 2023
- 142% growth in warehousing jobs in the last 5 years
Leading logistics companies come to the Region for its expansive transportation resources, including affordable warehousing solutions and the best U.S. undergraduate and graduate Supply Chain & Logistics programs at Michigan State University.
Data Source: Lightcast (formerly Emsi), KENCO
Workforce
The Detroit Region is home to a largest, diverse, and highly-skilled workforce. And because of the low cost of living, world-class talent is more affordable, costing 30% less than talent in coastal hubs like San Francisco and New York City.
- 183,340 logistics industry jobs in the Detroit Region, 2023
- 14% job growth over the last 5 years, compared to 5% growth nationally
- 579,793 workers in logistics related occupations across all industries in the Region, 2023
Detroit is not only the automotive industry's epicenter, it's also home to the most knowledgeable and experienced logistics talent in the industry.
Use the interactive map to the right to explore the logistics workforce in the Detroit Region (based off of occupation codes across all industries).
Data Source: Lightcast (formerly Emsi)
Talent Pipeline
Companies locating in the Detroit Region can quickly tap into the extensive higher-education pipeline to meet their talent needs.
Detroit is undergoing a major revival and has a large and skilled young population, making it the obvious location to attract and develop tomorrow’s leaders in logistics.
-Marcus Reimann, Senior VP at Kuehne and Nagel
Explore Key Logistics & Supply Chain Programs around the Detroit Region:
Data Sources: Lightcast (formely Emsi), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Infrastructure
The Detroit Region offers expansive transportation resources, allowing companies unparalleled access to customers, suppliers, talent, and both U.S. and Canadian markets.
- 2,047 miles of Highways & Interstates
- 2,350 miles of Active Railway
- 4 National Class I Railroads
- 15 Local & Regional Airports
- 5 International Border Crossings
- 7 Cargo Ports
Tour some of the Region's Infrastructure by clicking below and exploring the interactive map:
Location Advantage
The Detroit Region is ideally located. Within nearly 500 miles of half of the U.S. and Canadian population (180 million people), the Region offers businesses a robust transportation network and acts as an international gateway to the world.
- The Detroit Region is home to the busiest northern border crossing in the United States, moving about $44 billion in transported goods each year.
- The new $5.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge will create two of the largest ports of entry in North America.
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport is #1 in customer satisfaction among mega airports - J.D. Power & Wall Street Journal, 2023
- Detroit Metropolitan Airport is #2 nationally and #4 globally for on-time flights - Cirium, 2022
Detroit boasts a large network of transportation routes and is central to the Midwest. It has diversified its market and many large retailers like Amazon are seeing the potential that Detroit has to offer as a distribution center.
- Jimmy Glascock, President of KENCO
Industry Investments
Use the map to the right or click below to explore some of the recent investments by logistics companies in the Detroit Region. Click on the map markers for more information.
Michigan is a national stand-out, offering Lineage Logistics the resources and support needed to not only grow, but to thrive . . . and with the state’s rich talent pipeline and optimal location to our customers, there was no doubt Michigan was the ideal place for us to do business.
-Greg Lehmkuhl, President and CEO of Lineage Logistics
Business Climate
The Detroit Regional Partnership offers confidential, no-cost assistance to domestic and international companies interested in investing in the 11-county Detroit Region. We specialize in helping companies understand and access the competitive advantages of our region—from workforce data to state and local incentives.
DRP SERVICES:
- Single Point of Contact
- Project Management
- Regional Data
- Assessing Talent & Incentives
- Connections to Key Partners
- Market Visits
- Building & Site Analysis
The Detroit Regions Communities
A Top State for Business
The Detroit Region provides a highly-competitive business case for any investment project. Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for new and expanded facilities due to a new, simpler, and more competitive corporate income tax.
#5 Top State for Affordability, U.S. News and World Report, 2019
# 11 Top State for Doing Business, increasing 13 spots from 2019 to 2021, CNBC
#12 Best State for Business Tax Climate, Tax Foundation, 2023
- 6% Corporate Income Tax
- 6% Flat Sales Tax
- 4.25% Personal Income Tax
Contact Us
Phone: 313.518.5600
Office: 1001 Woodward Ave. Suite #800 Detroit, MI 48226 United States
Website: DetroitRegionalPartnership.com
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