NAICS Code 483: Water Transportation
The NAICS code for Water Transportation is 483.
Water Transportation establishments operate vessels on oceans, coastal waters, and inland waterways for the movement of cargo and passengers. Bulk commodity shipping, container trade, and ferry services each serve distinct segments of the US and global transportation network.
Water Transportation is a 3-digit subsector of the broader Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49) sector.
4,739
Total US Entities
2
Industry Groups
483
NAICS Code
Classification
Industry Groups (4-digit)
| NAICS Code | Industry Group Title | US Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 4831 | NAICS 4831 — Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | 1,426 |
| 4832 | NAICS 4832 — Inland Water Transportation | 3,313 |
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Other Subsectors in Transportation and Warehousing
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