Detroit Warehousing
Evans’ six warehouse facilities provide nearly 3 million square feet of contract and muti-client storage in Metro Detroit. Several sites have Foreign Trade Zone designation, bonded warehouse space, food-grade, chemical-grade, rail-served and more. Scroll down to learn more about our capabilities.
Prime Warehousing Locations in Metro Detroit
The Metro Detroit area is a prime location for products to be stored and assembled. Evans’ facilities border all major highways connecting customers to retail and shipping hubs in the Midwest, East Coast and Canada. Each location has unique features that serve a variety of needs.
Our Warehouse Locations
Melvindale, Michigan
The Melvindale location also serves as Evans' corporate headquarters. This 404,000 sq. ft. warehouse and office building was constructed in 1970 and has served as our warehousing, transportation, staffing, fulfillment and value-added flagship operation.
Facility Features:
- 25′ Clear Ceiling Height
- 24-hour Security Guard
- Cross-docking, Short-term/Long-term Storage
- C-TPAT Compliant
- Fire Suppression System
- Food-grade Certified
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Customs Bonded
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
- Liquor Licensed
- Rail-served (NS & CSX)
Detroit, Michigan (Fort St.)
The Fort Street location is Evans' largest facility in Detroit at 640,000 sq. ft. This two-story warehouse is close to the U.S.-Canadian border and the Ambassador Bridge, and in very close proximity to I-96, I-94, I-75, M10, M1, M12, M3, the Port of Detroit, and three major rail yards.
Facility Features:
- 25′ Clear Ceiling Height
- C-TPAT Compliant
- Fire Suppression System
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
- Rail-served – Norfolk Southern (NS)
Detroit, Michigan (Mt. Elliott)
The Mt. Elliott location is Evans' hazmat warehouse. This 60,000 sq. ft. facility is capable of handling Class 2 gasses, Class 3 flammable and combustible liquids, Class 4 flammable solids, Class 5 oxidizers and organic peroxides, Class 6 poisons and poison inhalation hazards, Class 8 corrosives, and Class 9 miscellaneous hazardous materials.
Facility Features:
- Fire Suppression System
- Hazmat Compliant, Red-label
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
- Monitored & Guarded Security System
- Temperature-Controlled Hot Room
Detroit, Michigan (Jefferson Ave.)
The Jefferson Avenue facility is 168,000 sq. ft. This warehouse is less than one mile from the the U.S.-Canada border and the Ambassador Bridge, along with very close proximity to I-96, I-94, I-75, M10, M1, M12, M3, the Port of Detroit, and three major rail yards encompassing CSX and NS.
Facility Features:
- 20′ Clear Ceiling Height
- C-TPAT Compliant
- Fire Suppression System
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Romulus, Michigan (Huron River Dr.)
Located right off I-275 and I-94, the Huron facility is 330,000 sq. ft. This mixed-use warehouse is ISO 9001:2015 certified and Foreign Trade Zone, making it a great facility for imported products. Additionally, it's less than 2 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Facility Features:
- 12,000 Sq. ft. Office Space
- 22′ Clear Ceiling Height
- Fire Suppression System
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
- Rail-served; 16 Car Capacity (CSX)
Romulus, Michigan
Located near I-94 and the Detroit Metro Airport, the Romulus warehouse is 286,000 sq. ft. This facility is a multi-use facility with both rack space and bulk space making it a very flexible warehouse space for a variety of commodities.
Facility Features:
- 25′ Clear Ceiling Height
- Fire Suppression System
- Food-grade Certified
- Foreign Trade Zone
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified
- Liquor Licensed
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