Port of Muskegon

Muskegon’s commercial waterfront lies on Muskegon Lake, linked by a maintained channel to Lake Michigan. It serves the industrial and construction markets of western Michigan, with aggregates, salt and manufactured goods among the cargoes handled at its docks.

Five commercial docking facilities combine cargo handling with storage, logistics support, towing and ship repair. Rail access and the I-96 road corridor connect the waterfront with inland customers, giving waterborne freight routes beyond the immediate lakeshore.

Passenger and recreational activities share the wider harbour. The Lake Express ferry links Muskegon with Milwaukee for travellers and vehicles, while cruise calls, marinas and charter fishing add other uses. The result is a port whose economic role spans freight distribution, marine services and lake-based tourism.