NAICS Code 488: Support Activities for Transportation
The NAICS code for Support Activities for Transportation is 488.
Support Activities for Transportation establishments provide services essential to the operation of air, rail, water, and road transport without operating the vehicles themselves. Port authorities, freight forwarders, air traffic control contractors, and towing companies all fall within this subsector.
Support Activities for Transportation is a 3-digit subsector of the broader Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49) sector.
242,080
Total US Entities
6
Industry Groups
488
NAICS Code
Classification
Industry Groups (4-digit)
| NAICS Code | Industry Group Title | US Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 4881 | NAICS 4881 — Support Activities for Air Transportation | 8,000 |
| 4882 | NAICS 4882 — Support Activities for Rail Transportation | 1,500 |
| 4883 | NAICS 4883 — Support Activities for Water Transportation | 5,000 |
| 4884 | NAICS 4884 — Support Activities for Road Transportation | 15,000 |
| 4885 | NAICS 4885 — Freight Transportation Arrangement | 77,737 |
| 4889 | NAICS 4889 — Other Support Activities for Transportation | 134,843 |
Sample Data
Sample Companies in This Industry
Subsector 488 — Support Activities for Transportation
| Company Name | NAICS Code |
|---|---|
| Landstar System Inc | 488 |
| Echo Global Logistics | 488 |
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