ECORSE

• USEKP
• Latitude: 42.2328
• Longitude: -83.1476
• Great Lakes
• Marina in US

Location: US

Marine Port Description and Specification: Ecorse, US

General Overview:

Ecorse is a city located in Wayne County in the state of Michigan, situated along the Detroit River. As part of the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway system, the port serves as an integral component in North American inland shipping and trade.

Location:

• Coordinates: Approximately 42.2433° N latitude and 83.1414° W longitude.
• Waterway: Detroit River, forming part of the international boundary between the United States and Canada.

Port Facilities:

• Docking: Several docks and wharves accommodating various types of vessels including bulk carriers, cargo ships, and occasionally, passenger vessels.
• Storage: Facilities available for both open storage and covered warehousing.
• Cargo Handling: Equipped with cranes, conveyors, and other cargo handling equipment capable of managing diverse cargo types such as bulk materials, break-bulk, and general cargo.

Key Operations:

• Primary Imports/Exports:
  • Imports: Raw materials such as iron ore and coal, essential for the local steel industry.
  • Exports: Manufactured goods and materials, especially from the automotive and steel production sectors.
• Industries Served: Heavy focus on steel production and automotive manufacturing due to Ecorse being part of the Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as the "Motor City."

Navigation:

• Channel Depth: Varies but generally maintained to accommodate lake freighters and ocean-going vessels transiting the Great Lakes.
• Pilotage: Mandatory for foreign vessels. Pilots are available to guide ships through the complex waterways of the Detroit River.

Infrastructure and Access:

• Rail Access: Connected to major rail networks providing efficient transportation links to other parts of Michigan and the broader Midwest.
• Road Access: Proximate to major highways and interstates facilitating truck transportation.
• Intermodal Capabilities: Allows seamless transfer between ship, rail, and road transport.

Regulatory and Environmental Considerations:

• Customs and Security: Subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and security measures.
• Environmental Regulations: Compliance with state and federal environmental standards including those specific to the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Economic Impact:

• Ecorse's port plays a significant role in the local economy, supporting jobs in shipping, transportation, and industry and contributing to the economic vitality of the Detroit metropolitan region.

Port Specifications & Contact:

• Port Authority: Managed at the local level with specific oversight of operations and development.
• Contact Information: Port authorities and management can be reached for specific operational queries, logistics planning, and navigational details.

For detailed, up-to-date port specifications such as current water depth, berth availability, and operational notices, contacting the local port authority, or consulting nautical charts and local maritime guides is recommended.