488320

Marine Cargo Handling

Transportation and Warehousing › Support Activities for Transportation › Support Activities for Water Transportation

SBA Size Standard

$47M average annual receipts

Revenue-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

48

Sector

Transportation and Warehousing

488

Subsector

Support Activities for Transportation

4883

Industry Group

Support Activities for Water Transportation

488320

National Industry (This Code)

Marine Cargo Handling

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing stevedoring and other marine cargo handling services (except warehousing).

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$47M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 488320

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Preparing freight for transportation (except warehousing)--are classified in U.S. Industry 488991, Packing and Crating;
Operating general merchandise, refrigerated, or other warehousing and storage facilities--are classified in Subsector 493, Warehousing and Storage; and
Operating docking and pier facilities--are classified in Industry 488310, Port and Harbor Operations.

How to Use NAICS 488320 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 488320Marine Cargo Handling — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Support Activities for Water Transportation space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $47M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 488320.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 488320?

NAICS code 488320 is 'Marine Cargo Handling', classified under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS 48). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing stevedoring and other marine cargo handling services (except warehousing). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in-

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 488320?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling) as one with $47M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 488320 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 488320 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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