The NAICS code for logistics is 488510, Freight Transportation Arrangement. Depending on the work, also check 541614, 493110 and 484110.
Arranging freight between shippers and carriers (freight forwarding, brokerage) is 488510; logistics and supply chain consulting is 541614; running warehouses is 493110; hauling freight with your own trucks is 484110.
Also searched as: transportation and logistics, logistics company, transportation services, third-party logistics.
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Businesses primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers.
Census NAICS lines under 488510 that match logistics:
Businesses primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations in: (1) manufacturing operations improvement; (2) productivity improvement; (3) production planning and…
All about NAICS 541614Businesses primarily engaged in operating merchandise warehousing and storage facilities.
All about NAICS 493110Businesses primarily engaged in providing local general freight trucking.
All about NAICS 484110488510, Freight Transportation Arrangement. Businesses primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers.
Often, yes. Also check 541614 (Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services), 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage) and 484110 (General Freight Trucking, Local). Arranging freight between shippers and carriers (freight forwarding, brokerage) is 488510; logistics and supply chain consulting is 541614; running warehouses is 493110; hauling freight with your own trucks is 484110. In SAM.gov you can list several NAICS codes and mark one as primary.
The one on the solicitation. Federal agencies assign one NAICS code to each solicitation, and the SBA size standard of that code decides whether you count as a small business for that bid.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS (public domain). PublicBeam is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau or any agency. Always check the NAICS code in the official notice before you bid.