NAICS Code 483111: Deep Sea Freight Transportation
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,050 employees
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports.
Government contracts for this service: PSC V124 Marine Charter for Things and PSC M1PZ Operation of Other Non-Building Facilities
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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483
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4831
- 48311
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4831
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483
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48-49
- Contract awards
- 1,182 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $3,234,103,519 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 483111
- Deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports
- Freight transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports
- Ship chartering with crew, deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports
- Shipping freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea
- Transporting freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$4,704,534 |
| FY2026 | $3,085,843,117 |
| FY2025 | $3,234,103,519 |
| FY2024 | $3,291,027,457 |
| FY2023 | $3,258,913,767 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crowley Government Services, Inc. | $571,697,606 | |
| 2 | Patriot Contract Services, LLC | $353,722,858 | |
| 3 | Tote Services, LLC | $265,859,828 | |
| 4 | Ocean Ships, Inc. | $199,489,243 | |
| 5 | American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, LLC | $133,182,366 | |
| 6 | Schuyler Line Navigation Company LLC | $128,213,422 | |
| 7 | Transoceanic Cable Ship Company LLC | $114,349,408 | |
| 8 | U.s. Marine Management, LLC | $111,378,277 | |
| 9 | Pacific-Gulf Marine, Inc. | $81,466,926 | |
| 10 | Waterman Transport Inc. | $81,387,629 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 483111 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Navy | $2,526,316,459 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $443,029,705 | |
| 3 | Department of Transportation | $57,575,421 | |
| 4 | Missile Defense Agency | $18,816,322 | |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $15,544,338 | |
| 6 | Department of the Army | $7,957,983 | |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $7,006,040 | |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | $2,897,357 | |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $1,982,690 | |
| 10 | Smithsonian Institution | $23,000 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V124 Marine Charter for Things | $1,665,097,844 | |
| 2 | M1PZ Operation of Other Non-Building Facilities | $923,952,400 | |
| 3 | V115 Vessel Freight | $454,327,052 | |
| 4 | L019 Technical Representation Services: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks | $32,821,640 | |
| 5 |
R427 Weather Reporting/ |
$3,281,250 | |
| 6 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $1,541,705 | |
| 7 | V125 Vessel Towing Service | $100,744 | |
| 8 | R706 Logistics Support Services | $23,000 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $651,894,919 | |
| 2 | California | $447,042,637 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $360,673,938 | |
| 4 | Texas | $300,316,954 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | $117,181,164 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $107,139,688 | |
| 7 | New York | $84,504,297 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $74,759,442 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $67,446,130 | |
| 10 | Alabama | $67,275,955 | |
| 11 | Hawaii | $61,224,241 | |
| 12 | Washington | $57,568,149 | |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $39,611,473 | |
| 14 | North Carolina | $38,186,983 | |
| 15 | Indiana | $31,997,257 | |
| 16 | South Carolina | $31,970,259 | |
| 17 | Mississippi | $16,514,960 | |
| 18 | Colorado | $11,893,119 | |
| 19 | Northern Mariana Islands | $3,000,000 | |
| 20 | Michigan | $2,170,695 | |
| 21 | Puerto Rico | $1,511,105 | |
| 22 | Georgia | $306,697 | |
| 23 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $199,381 | |
| 24 | Guam | $112,009 | |
| 25 | Connecticut | $10,000 | |
| 26 | Alaska | $4,098 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 483111 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 483111?
NAICS 483111 is Deep Sea Freight Transportation, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports?
The NAICS code for deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports is 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation.
What is the NAICS code for shipping freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea?
The NAICS code for shipping freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea is 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation.
What is the NAICS code for transporting freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea?
The NAICS code for transporting freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea is 483111, Deep Sea Freight Transportation.
When did the size standard for NAICS 483111 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 483111 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Manufacturing and Industries With Employee-Based Size Standards in Other Sectors Except Wholesale Trade and Retail Trade" (88 FR 9970), published Feb 15, 2023 and effective Mar 17, 2023.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 483111?
Federal contracts under NAICS 483111 obligated $3,234,103,519 in fiscal year 2025 and $12,865,183,327 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 483111?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 483111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Crowley Government Services, Inc. ($571,697,606); Patriot Contract Services, LLC ($353,722,858); and Tote Services, LLC ($265,859,828).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 483111?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 483111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Navy ($2,526,316,459), Air Force ($443,029,705) and Department of Transportation ($57,575,421).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 483111?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 483111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V124 Marine Charter for Things, M1PZ Operation of Other Non-Building Facilities and V115 Vessel Freight.
Where is the work under NAICS 483111 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 483111 over the last 12 months are Florida ($651,894,919), California ($447,042,637) and Virginia ($360,673,938).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483111?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483111 is 173-day dry cargo time charter, pre-solicitation from Military Sealift Command (Navy), posted November 6, 2026.
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