Detroit Shipping Company

Name

Detroit Shipping Company

Legal name

Detroit Shipping Company

Website

https://detroitshippingcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Hall and Hospitality Venue

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Special Food Services (7223), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Festivals & Culinary Events (Ticketed Tastings, Pop-ups) (THAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Food hall services
• Craft beer garden
• Private event venue
• Art gallery exhibitions
• Restaurant collective

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: The venue hosts six individually-operated restaurants offering diverse street foods from around the world. Revenue is generated through food and beverage sales from these vendors, with two full bars offering rotating draft beer selections, over 40 canned craft beers, seasonal cocktails, and wine.
2. Event Space Rental: The venue rents out multiple event spaces for live music, stand-up comedy shows, sports packages, corporate events, meet-ups, wedding events, and other private gatherings. Revenue generated through space rental fees.
3. Art Gallery Sales: The Galleries @ DSC sell artwork from local emerging Detroit artists on a commission or direct sales basis, with 5% of art sales donated to Arts & Scraps Detroit Community Store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Detroit Shipping Company operates a 12,000-square-foot food hall and entertainment venue built from 21 repurposed shipping containers in Detroit's Midtown Cass Corridor. The venue houses six individually operated restaurants offering international street foods, two full bars with rotating craft beer selections, event spaces for live entertainment and private parties, an art gallery featuring rotating exhibitions from local Detroit artists, and a podcast recording studio. The company generates revenue through food and beverage sales, event rentals, and art gallery commissions.

Product overview

Detroit Shipping Company is a multi-concept entertainment venue operating as a unified platform comprising distinct experiential offerings. The core portfolio includes a Food Hall with six individually operated restaurant vendors serving international street foods, a Beer Garden with rotating craft beer selections and full bars, and Event Spaces for live music, comedy shows, sports viewing, and private events. Supporting these are The Galleries @ DSC (rotating art exhibitions with retail sales), The Studio (podcast recording space), and The Shop (online artwork marketplace). The venue is constructed from repurposed shipping containers in Detroit's Midtown Cass Corridor neighborhood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Hall A food hall featuring six individually operated restaurants offering diverse takes on classic street foods from around the world, housed in repurposed shipping containers. Customers order directly from each vendor counter.
• Beer Garden and Bars An outdoor beer garden with two full bars offering rotating draft beer selections, over 40 canned craft beers, seasonal cocktails, wine, and other beverages for walk-in customers.
• Event Spaces and Private Parties Multiple event spaces available for rent hosting live music, weekly stand-up comedy shows, sports packages, corporate work outings, meet-ups, wedding events, and other private gatherings.
• The Galleries @ DSC A permanent gallery space on the second floor featuring rotating exhibitions of work by emerging Detroit-area artists, with art available for purchase. Curated by Disco Walls. 5% of all art sales is donated to Arts & Scraps Detroit Community Store.
• The Studio (Podcast Space) A podcast recording studio space available for use at the Detroit Shipping Company venue.
• The Shop (Artwork Retail) An online retail space where customers can purchase artwork featured in the galleries, including paintings, ceramics, mixed media, photography, and prints from Detroit artists.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Detroit Chinatown Vision CommitteecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 July 2026Co-hosting the 2nd Annual Chinatown Block Party at the intersection of Cass Avenue and Peterboro Street. DSC celebrating their 8-year anniversary as part of this community event. The partnership supports local culture and small business visibility in Detroit's historic Chinatown district.
• Alternatives for GirlsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner organization supported by Detroit Shipping Company. Focus on supporting young women in the Detroit community.
• Ruth Ellis CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner organization supported by Detroit Shipping Company. Focus on serving LGBTQ+ youth in Detroit.
• Team ZERO / Zero CancerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner focused on cancer awareness and prevention. Detroit Shipping Company participates in events and fundraising to support this cause.
• Full Plates Full HeartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity initiative focused on food security and community support in Detroit.
• Arts & Scraps DetroitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesignated charity partner for The Galleries @ DSC art gallery. 5% of all art sales at Detroit Shipping Company is donated to Arts & Scraps Detroit Community Store, which provides art materials to the Detroit community.
• Disco Walls (Julie Anna Sailus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisco Walls serves as the curator for The Galleries @ DSC, selecting and managing rotating exhibitions of local Detroit emerging artists. Founded in 2021 by Detroiter Julie Anna Sailus, Disco Walls specializes in bridging creativity and commerce in art consulting.
• Craig's CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for the 2nd Annual Chinatown Block Party, supporting local Detroit businesses.
• The PeterborominorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighboring business and community partner in Detroit's Midtown/Chinatown district. Listed as community partner for the 2nd Annual Chinatown Block Party.
• Wayne State UniversitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership offering weekly 'Wayne State Wednesdays' discount program with 15-20% off at food vendors and beverage discounts for students and staff with valid Wayne State ID. Venue positioned near the university campus.
• Detroit Dog Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the original five local food vendors signed on at Detroit Shipping Company's opening. Hot dog and casual food concept operating within the food hall.
• Brujo Tacos & TapascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the original five local food vendors signed on at Detroit Shipping Company's opening. Latin-inspired tacos and tapas concept.
• COOPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the original five local food vendors signed on at Detroit Shipping Company's opening. Concept name indicates collaborative or cooperative dining approach.
• Monty's Beef CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the original five local food vendors signed on at Detroit Shipping Company's opening. Beef-focused restaurant concept.
• Bangkok96coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the original five local food vendors signed on at Detroit Shipping Company's opening. Thai/Asian cuisine concept.
• Konjo Me Ethiopian CuisinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEthiopian cuisine restaurant at Detroit Shipping Company hosting networking events and cooking classes. Chef Helina Melaku leads the concept, offering authentic Ethiopian dining experiences.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Chelsea Market: Iconic NYC food hall and office-retail complex with dozens of food vendors, restaurants, and retail tenants. Comparable as an established multi-vendor food and retail destination with cultural cachet, though at significantly larger scale and as part of a broader mixed-use property.
• Eataly: Multi-location Italian marketplace featuring multiple restaurants, bars, retail, and cooking classes under one roof. Comparable as a multi-concept food and beverage destination with retail and event programming, though at broader Italian-specialty scale across multiple cities.

Direct peers

• Boxpark: London-based shipping container mall concept (Boxpark Shoreditch, Boxpark Croydon) featuring independent food vendors, bars, retail, and event programming built from repurposed shipping containers. Closest architectural peer to Detroit Shipping Company given the matching container-construction DNA.
• Time Out Market: Curated food hall concept operating in multiple cities (Miami, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Montreal) with rotating chef-driven restaurants, bars, and cultural programming. Directly comparable as a curated food hall featuring diverse cuisines from local vendors plus event and cultural programming.
• Ponce City Market: Iconic Atlanta food hall and mixed-use destination housed in a historic building featuring multiple chef-driven restaurants, bars, retail, and event programming. Directly comparable as a curated multi-vendor food and entertainment destination with event space, retail, and craft beverage offerings.
• Urban Hawker: New York City hawker-center inspired food hall in Midtown featuring diverse street food vendors, a bar, and community-focused programming. Directly comparable as a diverse-cuisine food hall featuring rotating local restaurant concepts plus beverage service.
• St. Roch Market: New Orleans food hall featuring curated local food vendors, a central bar, retail, and event space in a restored historic building. Directly comparable as a curated multi-vendor food destination with full bar service and event programming.

Regional players

• Selden Standard: Award-winning Detroit farm-to-table restaurant in Midtown with craft cocktail program and rotating local partnerships. Comparable as an established Midtown Detroit destination with strong local brand recognition, food and beverage programming focus, and similar customer base.
• The Apparatus Room: Detroit restaurant and bar located inside the Detroit Foundation Hotel, offering dinner service, craft cocktails, and event programming in a distinctive industrial-chic space. Comparable as a Detroit dining and event destination serving a similar Midtown clientele with craft beverage focus.
• Spot Lite Detroit: Detroit nightlife and live entertainment venue featuring rotating programming, cocktails, and event space. Comparable as a Detroit live entertainment and bar destination with strong local brand recognition and event-driven traffic patterns.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/detroitshipping
• Facebookfacebook.com/detroitshippingcompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/detroitshippingcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/detroit-shipping-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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