NAICS Code 483211: Inland Water Freight Transportation
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,050 employees
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).
Government contracts for this service: PSC V115 Vessel Freight
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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483
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4832
- 48321
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4832
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483
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48-49
- Contract awards
- 16 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.
Business activities under NAICS 483211
- 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)
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $31,232,689 |
| 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 | $19,365,946 | |
| 2 | Jar Assets, LLC | $5,150,742 | |
| 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 | $24,517,451 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $3,941,548 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $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 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V115 Vessel Freight | $24,674,337 | |
| 2 | V125 Vessel Towing Service | $3,951,099 | |
| 3 |
V228 Transportation/ |
$1,575,838 | |
| 4 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $768,000 | |
| 5 | J999 Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West) | $374,195 | |
| 6 | W046 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment | $50,683 | |
| 7 | M2BZ Husbanding Services-Other Port Services | $19,200 | |
| 8 | V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services | $763 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $19,365,946 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | $5,201,425 | |
| 3 | Washington | $4,613,636 | |
| 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.
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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 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.
When did the size standard for NAICS 483211 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 483211 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 483211?
Federal contracts under NAICS 483211 obligated $68,829,643 in fiscal year 2025 and $210,001,587 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 ($19,365,946); Jar Assets, LLC ($5,150,742); 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 ($24,517,451), 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/
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 ($19,365,946), Louisiana ($5,201,425) and Washington ($4,613,636).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483211?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 483211 is JP-5 Defueling Evolution, solicitation from Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy), posted November 10, 2026.
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