NAICS 483211: Inland Water Freight Transportation

National industry

SBA small business size standard: 1,050 employees

Code facts

Contract awards
17 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$68,829,643 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.

Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date $0
FY2026 $22,731,689
FY2025 $68,829,643
FY2024 $50,199,019
FY2023 $59,740,236

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Vane Line Bunkering, LLC $11,865,946
2 Jar Assets, LLC $4,149,742
3 Shaver Transportation Co $3,764,778
4 C & M Industries, Inc. $1,575,838
5 The Jankovich Company, LLC $618,000
6 Tidewater Barge Lines Inc. $374,195
7 Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. $186,321
8 Clipper Oil, Inc. $150,000
9 Mountain Barge Services LLC $87,100
10 Gulf Geoexchange And Consulting Services, Inc. $50,683

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Defense Logistics Agency Department of Defense $16,016,451
2 Department of the Army Department of Defense $3,941,548
3 Department of the Navy Department of Defense $2,530,159
4 Department of the Interior $115,200
5 Department of Homeland Security $69,750
6 Department of Veterans Affairs $50,683
7 Department of Agriculture $7,900

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Maryland $11,865,946
2 Washington $4,613,636
3 Louisiana $4,200,425
4 Virginia $1,781,359
5 California $397,200
6 Alaska $20,000

Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 483211 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Service in Gulf Region Solicitation · United States Transportation Command
Notice of Sole Source Special Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Transportation of a barge, vessel and boat for DR4910-MP Solicitation · FEMA Region 9
Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation - Gulf Region (RFI) Pre-Solicitation · United States Transportation Command
Request for Information Gulf Barge Recompete Pre-Solicitation · United States Transportation Command
Request for Information-Gulf Barge Re-compete Pre-Solicitation · United States Transportation Command
LCY Stone Fuel Barge Solicitation · Military Sealift Command (Navy)
Transportation of Fuel Limited / Sole Source Justification · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Transportation via Barge Limited / Sole Source Justification · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Fuel Transportation by Barge Limited / Sole Source Justification · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Fuel Transport Limited / Sole Source Justification · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Fuel Barge Rental Services at Naval Base San Diego Pre-Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Sole Source Award Notice to The Jankovich Company Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
Remove derelict vessel w. Battery cooper Solicitation · Southeast Region (NPS) · 140P5225Q0044
Remove derelict vessel w. Battery cooper Pre-Solicitation · Southeast Region (NPS) · 140P5225Q0044
Copper River Material Transportation Services Solicitation · Forest Service
Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation in Atlantic Region Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71125CE120 —
Sea Freight Shipping for Saipan and Tinian Solicitation · Pacific Air Forces (USAF)
JP5 Barge Services Award Notice Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0024425QS048 —
Barge Services to Transport JP-5 Fuel Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0024425PS032 —
Barge Services to Transport JP-5 Fuel Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0024425QS020
Transportation of JP-5 Fuel via Barge Pre-Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Towing services Solicitation · Coast Guard · 52000RFQ250019129
Towing services Solicitation · Coast Guard · 52000QR250019129
USS TRIPOLI (LHA-7) JP-5 Fuel Services via Barge Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N00244-24-P-S004 —
Underwater Training Targets Support Services Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0018924Q0224
USS TRIPOLI (LHA-7) JP-5 Fuel Services via Barge Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N00244-25-Q-0135
USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) F-76 Fuel Services via Barge Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N00244-24-P-0084 —
NWW Towboat Services Award Notice · ENDIST Walla Walla (USACE) · W912EF25C0006 —
USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) F-76 Fuel Services via Barge Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N00244-25-Q-0123
Underwater Training Targets Support Services Pre-Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N0018925Q0141
Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation in Atlantic Region Solicitation · United States Transportation Command · HTC71125RW001
Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation in Atlantic Region Pre-Solicitation · United States Transportation Command · HTC71125RW001 —
Underwater Training Targets Pre-Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Barging Service Solicitation · Pacific West Region (NPS)
NWW Towboat Services Solicitation · ENDIST Walla Walla (USACE) · W912EF25R0016
USS essex (LHD-2) JP5 barge fueling services Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N00244-25-P-0059 —
USS essex (LHD-2) JP5 barge fueling services Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · R21533-5005-4101
NWW Towboat Services Pre-Solicitation · ENDIST Walla Walla (USACE) · W912EF25R0016
Rental and Operation of an Under-bridge Access Vessel Solicitation · ENDIST Philadelphia (USACE)
USS makin island barge service award notice Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) —
HQ Towboat Services Pre-Solicitation · ENDIST Walla Walla (USACE) · W912EF25RSS01
Barge services for refueling the USS carl vinson (CVN-70) Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
Barge services for refueling of USS john p. Murtha Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
JP5 Barge Services Award Notice Award Notice · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) · N00244-24-P-0363 —
Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation in Atlantic Region Pre-Solicitation · United States Transportation Command · TRANSCOM25W001
USCGC TARPON Towing Service Solicitation · Coast Guard
Tugboat Services for Dredging Solicitation · Coast Guard
HQ Towboat Services Pre-Solicitation · ENDIST Walla Walla (USACE) · W912EF24RSS43
V119 - barge and TUG services for refueling of USS charleston Solicitation · Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy)
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Definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System).

Illustrative examples

  • Barge transportation, canal (freight)
  • Canal barge transportation (freight)
  • Freight transportation, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)
  • Intracoastal transportation of freight
  • Lake freight transportation (except on Great Lakes system)
  • Lighterage (i.e., freight transportation except vessel supply services)
  • River freight transportation
  • Ship chartering with crew, freight transportation, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)
  • Shipping freight, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)
  • Towing service, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)

Quick answers

What is NAICS 483211?

NAICS 483211 is Inland Water Freight Transportation, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.

What is the NAICS code for river freight transportation?

The NAICS code for river freight transportation is 483211, Inland Water Freight Transportation.

What is the NAICS code for canal barge transportation (freight)?

The NAICS code for canal barge transportation (freight) is 483211, Inland Water Freight Transportation.

What is the NAICS code for intracoastal transportation of freight?

The NAICS code for intracoastal transportation of freight is 483211, Inland Water Freight Transportation.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 483211?

Federal contracts under NAICS 483211 obligated $68,829,643 in fiscal year 2025 and $201,500,587 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 483211?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 483211 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Vane Line Bunkering, LLC ($11,865,946); Jar Assets, LLC ($4,149,742); and Shaver Transportation Co ($3,764,778).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 483211?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 483211 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($16,016,451), Department of the Army ($3,941,548) and Department of the Navy ($2,530,159).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 483211?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 483211 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V115 Vessel Freight, V125 Vessel Towing Service and V228 Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Port Operations.

Where is the work under NAICS 483211 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 483211 over the last 12 months are Maryland ($11,865,946), Washington ($4,613,636) and Louisiana ($4,200,425).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483211?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483211 is Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Service in Gulf Region, solicitation from United States Transportation Command, posted October 8, 2026.

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