Detroit

Detroit International Intermodal Specialists

Mark-It Express Logistics, LLC operates a dedicated Detroit terminal at 10500 Intervale Street, Detroit, MI 48238. We provide asset-based intermodal drayage at both active international rail terminals in the Detroit metropolitan area — serving BCOs, NVOCCs, steamship lines, and freight brokers across Michigan, northern Ohio, and northern Indiana with company-owned trucks and chassis.

About Detroit’s Intermodal Rail Infrastructure

Three active intermodal terminals serve the Detroit metropolitan area. CSX and Norfolk Southern co-operate from the Livernois-Junction facility at Dix Avenue in southwest Detroit. Canadian National operates CN Moterm independently in Ferndale. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) operates the Detroit Intermodal Terminal at 12594 Westwood Street in west Detroit. The three ramps serve distinct port origins: Dix Avenue (CSX/NS) for East Coast US ports, CN Moterm (Ferndale) for Canadian and Gulf ports, and CPKC Detroit (Westwood) for Canadian port cargo including Montreal, Halifax, Prince Rupert, and Vancouver.

Detroit Active Intermodal Rail Terminals We Serve

Terminal Address Railroad(s) Key Steamship Lines1 Primary US/CA Port(s) Gate Hours2
CSX / NS — Livernois-JunctionAlso: Dix Avenue Terminal · CSX Detroit · NS Delray 6680 Dix Avenue
Detroit, MI 48209		 CSX Transportation & Norfolk Southern (co-located)
MSCHapag-LloydYang MingONEMaerskCMA CGM
 New York/NJ, Baltimore MD, Norfolk VA, Savannah GA, Jacksonville FL, Mobile AL Gate reservations required
Contact terminal directly
csx.com · nscorp.com
CN MotermCanadian National Detroit Intermodal Terminal — Ferndale, MI · Terminal Code: MOT 600 Fern Street
Ferndale, MI 48220		 Canadian National (CN)
MSCCMA CGMCOSCOMaerskONE
 Prince Rupert BC, Vancouver BC, Halifax NS; New Orleans LA, Mobile AL (Gulf) Contact CN directly
cn.ca
CPKC — Detroit Intermodal TerminalCanadian Pacific Kansas City · West Detroit 12594 Westwood Street
Detroit, MI 48223		 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)
Hapag-LloydMaersk
 Montreal QC, Halifax NS, Prince Rupert BC, Vancouver BC Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM–8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
Closed Sunday
1 Steamship line lists are representative based on railroad network partnerships. Verify current IPI routing with your ocean carrier.
2 CSX Detroit address confirmed by Melrose Terminal Intelligence; gate hours not published — contact terminal directly. CN Moterm address confirmed by Mid-America Freight Coalition; gate hours not published — contact CN directly. CPKC Detroit address confirmed by Mid-America Freight Coalition; gate hours confirmed by Waze. Steamship line and port data provided by Mark-It Express.

Terminal Profiles

CSX & Norfolk Southern — Livernois-Junction Intermodal Terminal

6680 Dix Avenue, Detroit, MI 48209 · GPS: 42.316883, -83.117812 | CSX Firm Code: H797 | Source

Railroads
CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern (co-located)
Also Known As
Dix Avenue Terminal · CSX Detroit · NS Delray
Highway Access
I-94 (primary via Livernois); Dix Avenue (port intermodal connector)
Primary US East Coast Ports
New York/NJ (Port Newark), Baltimore MD, Norfolk VA, Savannah GA, Jacksonville FL, Mobile AL

The Livernois-Junction terminal is Detroit’s primary facility for East Coast port cargo. CSX and Norfolk Southern co-operate at Dix Avenue following the DIFT consolidation. CSX co-owns the Livernois-Junction Yard with Norfolk Southern.

For importers receiving cargo from East Coast origins — New York/NJ for Trans-Pacific goods transshipped east, Baltimore, Norfolk, or Savannah for consumer goods and retail — this is the Detroit discharge terminal. Mark-It Express provides pickup and delivery at this facility with company-owned equipment.

Gate reservations are required at both CSX and Norfolk Southern for pickup and return moves. Mark-It Express manages appointment scheduling on behalf of our customers as part of our dispatch workflow.
Mark-It Express’s Detroit terminal at 10500 Intervale Street is approximately 3 miles from the Dix Avenue terminal, enabling fast dispatch for time-sensitive automotive and manufacturing deliveries.

Source: Mid-America Freight Coalition — CSX Detroit · Melrose Terminal Intelligence · MAFC — NS Detroit Delray

CN Moterm — Detroit Intermodal Terminal

600 Fern Street, Ferndale, MI 48220 | Terminal Code: MOT | Source

Railroad
Canadian National (CN)
Location
Ferndale, MI — Oakland County, north of Detroit
Highway Access
I-75, I-696
CN Rail Subdivision
CN Holly Subdivision (Amtrak trackage rights)
Primary Canadian West Coast Ports
Port of Prince Rupert BC; Port of Vancouver BC
Primary Canadian Atlantic Port
Port of Halifax NS
Primary US Gulf Ports
Port of New Orleans LA; Port of Mobile AL

CN Moterm is Detroit’s gateway for cargo routing via Canadian National’s transcontinental network. CN’s network provides a geographic advantage: the Port of Prince Rupert, BC sits approximately 550 miles closer to Asia than the Port of Los Angeles, offering shorter ocean transit times for Trans-Pacific imports.

CN declined to participate in the DIFT consolidation, retaining Moterm as an independent operation in Ferndale — well-positioned for the northern Metro Detroit suburbs including Troy, Auburn Hills, Pontiac, and the M-59 manufacturing corridor.

For shippers routing imports from Asian origins via Prince Rupert or Vancouver on CN’s network, CN Moterm is the IPI destination in Detroit. Mark-It Express is CTPAT certified, supporting cross-border compliance requirements for Canadian-origin cargo.

Source: Mid-America Freight Coalition — CN Detroit (Moterm)

CPKC — Detroit Intermodal Terminal

12594 Westwood Street, Detroit, MI 48223 | Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM–8:00 PM | Saturday: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM | Closed Sunday

Railroad
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)
Location
West Detroit, I-96 corridor
Highway Access
I-96
Gate Hours
Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM–8:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM; Closed Sunday
Steamship Lines Served
Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Canadian Ports Served
Montreal QC, Halifax NS, Prince Rupert BC, Vancouver BC

The CPKC Detroit Intermodal Terminal at 12594 Westwood Street is located in west Detroit, accessing CPKC’s network via I-96. CPKC’s transcontinental network — the only Class I railroad with a single-line connection between Canada, the United States, and Mexico — connects Detroit to all four major Canadian ports: Montreal, Halifax, Prince Rupert, and Vancouver.

The terminal handles Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk containers. Montreal QC and Halifax NS origins serve European import lanes; Prince Rupert BC and Vancouver BC origins serve Trans-Pacific import lanes. Mark-It Express serves this facility for BCOs, NVOCCs, and steamship line partners routing cargo through CPKC’s Canadian gateway.

Gate hours are Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–8:00 PM and Saturday 6:00 AM–4:00 PM. The facility is closed on Sundays. Plan appointments accordingly — late Friday cutoffs and the Sunday closure require advance planning for weekend cargo flows.

Source: Address confirmed: Mid-America Freight Coalition · Gate hours confirmed: Waze · Steamship line and port data provided by Mark-It Express

Which Port Routes to Which Detroit Ramp?

Your container’s port of origin determines which rail terminal it arrives at in Detroit. Use this guide when dispatching Mark-It Express.

CSX / NS — Livernois-Junction (Dix Avenue)

Best for cargo arriving via:

  • Port of New York/NJ (Port Newark) — via NS or CSX
  • Port of Baltimore — via CSX
  • Port of Norfolk/Portsmouth VA — via CSX or NS
  • Port of Savannah GA — via NS
  • Port of Jacksonville FL — via CSX
  • Port of Mobile AL — via CSX or NS

CN Moterm — Ferndale

Best for cargo arriving via:

  • Port of Prince Rupert, BC 🇨🇦 — shortest Asia–Midwest rail route
  • Port of Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦 — largest Canadian container port
  • Port of Halifax, NS 🇨🇦 — Canadian Atlantic; European imports
  • Port of New Orleans, LA — Gulf Coast via CN’s US network
  • Port of Mobile, AL — Gulf Coast alternate via CN

CPKC — Detroit (Westwood Street)

Best for cargo arriving via:

  • Port of Montreal, QC 🇨🇦
  • Port of Halifax, NS 🇨🇦
  • Port of Prince Rupert, BC 🇨🇦
  • Port of Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦

Ramp-to-Warehouse Driving Distances: Detroit Metro Distribution Corridors

Detroit’s warehousing footprint spans six counties across southeast Michigan. Distances below are approximate via primary highway routes.3

Warehouse / Distribution Corridor Nearest Ramp Approx. Miles Approx. Drive Time Key Route(s)
Southwest Detroit / Dearborn — Adjacent to CSX/NS Livernois-Junction (Dix Avenue)
Southwest Detroit Manufacturing District CSX/NS Livernois-Junction ~1–3 mi 3–8 min Dix Ave / I-94
Dearborn / Ford Rouge Complex Area CSX/NS Livernois-Junction ~3–6 mi 8–15 min I-94 / US-12
Allen Park / Lincoln Park Industrial Parks CSX/NS Livernois-Junction ~5–9 mi 10–20 min I-75 / Outer Dr
Romulus / Wayne County Airport (DTW) Industrial Corridor CSX/NS Livernois-Junction ~12–18 mi 18–30 min I-94 West / I-275
Taylor / Brownstown / Trenton Industrial Zone CSX/NS Livernois-Junction ~15–22 mi 20–35 min I-75 South
Monroe County / Toledo, OH Distribution CSX/NS Livernois-Junction ~35–55 mi 40–60 min I-75 South
West Detroit / Northwest Detroit — Adjacent to CPKC Detroit (Westwood Street)
West Detroit Industrial / Brightmoor District CPKC Detroit ~1–3 mi 3–8 min I-96 / Fenkell Ave
Dearborn Heights / Inkster Industrial CPKC Detroit ~5–10 mi 10–18 min I-96 / US-12
Livonia / Redford Industrial Parks CPKC Detroit ~8–14 mi 15–25 min I-96
North Metro Detroit — Adjacent to CN Moterm (Ferndale)
Ferndale / Hazel Park Industrial CN Moterm ~1–3 mi 3–8 min I-75 / I-696
Troy / Sterling Heights (M-59 Corridor) CN Moterm ~12–18 mi 18–30 min I-75 / M-59
Auburn Hills / Pontiac (Auto Supplier Hub) CN Moterm ~18–25 mi 25–40 min I-75 / M-24
Macomb County / Shelby Township Distribution CN Moterm ~20–28 mi 28–45 min I-696 / M-53
Flint / Genesee County Industrial CN Moterm ~55–65 mi 55–75 min I-75 North
Lansing / East Lansing CN Moterm ~75–85 mi 75–90 min I-96 West
3 Distances are approximate. I-75 and I-94 experience significant congestion during automotive plant shift-change periods — plan time-sensitive moves accordingly. CSX/NS address: Melrose Terminal Intelligence. CN Moterm address: Mid-America Freight Coalition. CPKC Detroit address: Mid-America Freight Coalition; gate hours: Waze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mark-It Express’s Detroit terminal?
The Mark-It Express Detroit terminal is located at 10500 Intervale Street, Detroit, MI 48238. Call 708-910-2840 or use our online rate request form.
How many active intermodal terminals are in Detroit?
There are three active intermodal terminals in the Detroit metro area: (1) the CSX/Norfolk Southern Livernois-Junction Terminal at 6680 Dix Avenue, Detroit, MI 48209, which serves East Coast US ports; (2) the CN Moterm Terminal at 600 Fern Street, Ferndale, MI 48220, which serves Canadian West Coast ports, Canadian Atlantic, and US Gulf ports; and (3) the CPKC Detroit Intermodal Terminal at 12594 Westwood Street, Detroit, MI 48223, which serves Montreal QC, Halifax NS, Prince Rupert BC, and Vancouver BC.
What is the fastest routing from Asia to Detroit?
For Trans-Pacific imports prioritizing speed, routing via the Port of Prince Rupert, BC typically offers the shortest overall journey time — Prince Rupert is approximately 550 miles closer to Asia than Los Angeles. Both CN (discharging at CN Moterm, Ferndale) and CPKC (discharging at CPKC Detroit, Westwood Street) serve Prince Rupert. Mark-It Express provides drayage from both facilities.
Can Mark-It Express handle automotive just-in-time deliveries in Detroit?
Yes. As an asset-based carrier with company-owned trucks and chassis, Mark-It Express does not rely on brokered capacity — meaning no last-minute equipment shortages. Our Detroit terminal at 10500 Intervale Street is positioned for rapid dispatch to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw County automotive facilities.
What is Mark-It Express’s service area from Detroit?
Mark-It Express provides drayage within approximately 300 miles of Detroit, covering all of Michigan, northern Ohio (Toledo, Cleveland), northern Indiana, and parts of southern Ontario. Major destinations regularly served include Grand Rapids MI, Lansing MI, Flint MI, Toledo OH, and Fort Wayne IN.
Does Mark-It Express provide cross-border intermodal drayage services into Canada?
No, Mark-It Express only provides intermodal drayage services in the United States.
Are gate reservations required at the CSX and Norfolk Southern Detroit terminals?
Yes. Gate reservations are required at both CSX and Norfolk Southern for pickup and return moves at the Livernois-Junction (Dix Avenue) terminal. Mark-It Express manages appointment scheduling on behalf of our customers as part of our standard dispatch workflow.

Detroit Drayage — Built for Automotive Precision

Asset-based. Company-owned chassis. CTPAT certified. Whether your containers arrive from East Coast ports at Dix Avenue or from Canadian ports at CN Moterm, Mark-It Express has the equipment and discipline the Detroit market demands.