NAICS Code 48851 — Freight Transportation Arrangement
NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.
| Code | 48851 |
|---|---|
| Title | Freight Transportation Arrangement |
| Level | NAICS Industry (5-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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.
Cross-References.
This national industry shares the official Census description of 488510.
Where 48851 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 488 | Support Activities for Transportation |
| Industry Group | 4885 | Freight Transportation Arrangement |
| NAICS Industry | 48851 | Freight Transportation Arrangement |
Codes under 48851
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
488510 | Freight Transportation Arrangement |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.