Windsor Freight Services | Ambassador Bridge Specialists

Windsor is Canada's busiest commercial border crossing, handling 25% of all Canada-US trade. As Windsor freight specialists, we provide expert cross-border services via the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

Ambassador Bridge Expertise

The Ambassador Bridge is North America's busiest commercial border crossing. We optimize crossing times with pre-clearance, FAST program participation, and strategic scheduling to minimize delays.

Automotive Industry Leadership

Windsor's automotive sector requires just-in-time delivery and specialized handling. We provide dedicated automotive freight services with deep expertise in OEM and Tier 1-3 supplier shipments.

Windsor-Detroit: North America's Busiest Border

The Windsor-Detroit border crossing processes approximately 25% of all Canada-US merchandise trade, making it the busiest commercial crossing in North America. The Ambassador Bridge handles over 8,000 trucks daily carrying $135 billion in annual trade. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel provides an alternative crossing for certain freight. The future Gordie Howe International Bridge will add significant capacity when completed. Windsor's position as the primary gateway for Canada-US automotive trade and general commercial freight makes it essential infrastructure for North American supply chains. Our Windsor freight services specialize in optimizing crossing times through strategic appointment scheduling, FAST program carrier utilization, pre-clearance coordination, and real-time border condition monitoring. Understanding Windsor-Detroit border operations is critical for successful cross-border freight, and our Windsor team brings decades of experience navigating this crucial trade corridor.

Automotive Industry Freight Leadership

Windsor's economy centers on automotive manufacturing with major assembly plants and hundreds of automotive suppliers requiring sophisticated freight services. Automotive freight demands just-in-time delivery to maintain lean manufacturing operations, precise delivery windows (often 30-minute windows), quality control to prevent damage to high-value parts, rapid response to production changes or part shortages, and seamless cross-border operations for integrated Canada-US supply chains. Our Windsor automotive freight services include dedicated automotive carriers certified by major OEMs, real-time tracking and communication for JIT shipments, expedited backup options for critical parts, cross-border expertise for automotive supply chain integration, and specialized equipment for automotive parts (flatbeds, step decks, curtain sides, enclosed trailers). We ship everything from small electronics and fasteners to engines, transmissions, body panels, and complete vehicle kits.

Windsor to US Midwest Freight Corridor

Windsor provides direct access to major US Midwest markets. Detroit and Southeast Michigan are 15 minutes across the Ambassador Bridge, serving as a major manufacturing and distribution hub. Chicago is 5 hours via I-94, representing the third-largest US market. Cleveland is 4 hours serving Northeast Ohio manufacturing. Toledo and Indianapolis provide additional Midwest distribution points. Our Windsor to US Midwest freight services optimize routing through this corridor with efficient border crossing, direct transportation to Midwest markets, return freight coordination for better rates, and comprehensive service throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The Windsor-Detroit corridor also serves as a gateway for Canadian freight destined for the entire United States, with major freight hubs in Detroit area providing connections to all US markets via established trucking lanes.

Key Features

Ambassador Bridge priority service
FAST program certified carriers
Automotive just-in-time delivery
Pre-clearance arrangements
Detroit metro area delivery
24/7 border crossing capability

Benefits

Fastest Canada-US crossing times
Expert automotive logistics
Strategic Detroit access
Minimal border delays

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to cross at Windsor-Detroit?

Commercial crossing times average 15-30 minutes with proper documentation and pre-clearance. We optimize crossing times through strategic scheduling and FAST program carriers.

Do you serve the Detroit metro area?

Yes, we provide comprehensive delivery throughout the Detroit metropolitan area and Michigan with seamless border crossing coordination.

Windsor Freight Services - Border Crossing Specialists