Ocean Freight & Drayage to Michigan

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in Michigan (MI). Skypace tracks 169 active ocean lanes touching Michigan's gateway ports.

Michigan Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$175.24B
Total exports (2025)$50.83B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for Michigan: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to Michigan

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Top 10 destination countries from Michigan

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to Michigan?

Michigan's primary ocean gateway is Chicago (USCHI). Most FCL container shipments to or from Michigan are drayed inland from this port.

How long is drayage from Chicago to Michigan?

Drayage transit time from Chicago to destinations in Michigan depends on the inland ZIP and equipment availability. Use the calculator above for an estimate based on Skypace's internal tariff (coming soon).

Which carriers serve Michigan?

Skypace publishes 169 active ocean lanes touching Michigan's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

Who is Michigan's top trading partner by ocean freight?

Based on US Census ocean-containerized trade data aggregated across Michigan's gateway ports, the top trading partner is IRELAND.

Does Skypace offer ocean freight rates for landlocked states like Michigan?

Yes. Michigan shippers book ocean freight via the nearest gateway port; Skypace combines the ocean leg with the inland drayage tariff to give a door-to-door view.