483113 — Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation of cargo in coastal waters, on the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions or protectorates. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System. Establishments primarily engaged in providing coastal and/or Great Lakes barge transportation services are included in this industry (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports--are classified in U.S. Industry 483111,
- Deep Sea Freight Transportation;
- Providing inland water transportation of cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the
- Great Lakes System)--are classified in U.S. Industry 483211, Inland Water Freight Transportation; and
- Operating tugboats in harbors--are classified in Industry 488330, Navigational Services to Shipping.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4424 - Deep Sea Domestic Transportation of Freight (via SIC1987:4424→NAICS1997:483113→2002:483113→2007:483113→2012:483113→2017:483113→2022:483113)
- SIC 4432 - Freight Transportation on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway (via SIC1987:4432→NAICS1997:483113→2002:483113→2007:483113→2012:483113→2017:483113→2022:483113)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V115 — Vessel Freight
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 483113 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 483113 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 483113? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 800 employees for NAICS code 483113 (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 483113? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 483113 (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4424 - Deep Sea Domestic Transportation of Freight, 4432 - Freight Transportation on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 483113:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 483113 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation).
- IRS PBA Code for Cargo Shipping — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.