488510 — Freight Transportation Arrangement
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers. These establishments are usually known as freight forwarders, marine shipping agents, or customs brokers and offer a combination of services spanning transportation modes but do not directly provide shipping services (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 4731 - Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo (via SIC1987:4731→NAICS1997:48851→2002:488510→2007:488510→2012:488510→2017:488510→2022:488510)
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 H123 — Quality Control Services: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
- PSC V111 — Air Freight
- PSC V112 — Motor Freight
- PSC V113 — Rail Freight
- PSC V114 — Stevedoring
- PSC V115 — Vessel Freight
- PSC V119 — Other Cargo and Freight Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 488510 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 488510 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Freight Transportation Arrangement' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 488510? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $20,000,000 for NAICS code 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 488510? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4731 - Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 488510:
- 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 488510 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Freight Transportation Arrangement).
- IRS PBA Code for Freight Brokerage — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Freight Forwarding — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Logistics — 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.