NAICS 48839: Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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488
- 4883
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488
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48-49
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 358 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $215,023,671 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 | $172,093,066 |
| FY2025 | $215,023,671 |
| FY2024 | $216,090,461 |
| FY2023 | $185,821,919 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global Pcci (Gpc) | $43,335,395 | |
| 2 | Navcor Logistics LLC | $23,000,000 | |
| 3 | Talton Marine Terminal, LLC | $15,434,538 | |
| 4 | Pacific Layberthing South, LLC | $11,514,036 | |
| 5 | Dhnc Inc. | $7,083,720 | |
| 6 | California Sealift Terminals, Inc. | $6,602,489 | |
| 7 | Dixie Marine Inc. | $6,571,343 | |
| 8 | Yokohama Engineering Works, LTD. | $6,201,220 | |
| 9 | Port Of Vancouver | $6,006,143 | |
| 10 | Maryland Maritime, Inc. | $5,256,360 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 48839 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | $70,601,067 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $63,219,342 | |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $23,030,059 | |
| 4 | Department of the Army | $6,965,101 | |
| 5 | Department of Homeland Security | $4,025,375 | |
| 6 | Defense Logistics Agency | $1,676,476 | |
| 7 | Air Force | $1,273,355 | |
| 8 | Department of Commerce | $923,561 | |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $227,095 | |
| 10 | Department of State | $105,001 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J036 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery | $43,335,395 | |
| 2 | V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services | $37,713,185 | |
| 3 | H999 Other Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services: Miscellaneous | $23,000,000 | |
| 4 |
X1PZ Lease/ |
$16,897,325 | |
| 5 | J019 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks | $12,280,552 | |
| 6 | J020 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Ship and Marine Equipment | $11,862,413 | |
| 7 | AS32 Transportation R&D Services; Water Transportation; Applied Research | $7,536,841 | |
| 8 | R425 Engineering and Technical Services | $6,808,284 | |
| 9 | V124 Marine Charter for Things | $2,720,504 | |
| 10 | 2040 Marine Hardware and Hull Items | $2,466,893 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $58,808,897 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $42,520,889 | |
| 3 | Florida | $16,917,329 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $8,090,012 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $6,727,698 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | $6,595,912 | |
| 7 | Washington | $6,533,014 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $3,044,398 | |
| 9 | Texas | $2,417,724 | |
| 10 | Mississippi | $1,998,060 | |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $1,890,223 | |
| 12 | Puerto Rico | $1,004,607 | |
| 13 | Alaska | $959,620 | |
| 14 | North Carolina | $924,864 | |
| 15 | Idaho | $744,940 | |
| 16 | South Carolina | $650,658 | |
| 17 | Hawaii | $560,956 | |
| 18 | Guam | $477,050 | |
| 19 | Michigan | $248,539 | |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $176,260 | |
| 21 | Georgia | $82,080 | |
| 22 | Missouri | $58,000 | |
| 23 | Montana | $34,000 | |
| 24 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $30,000 | |
| 25 | Iowa | $22,790 | |
| 26 | Ohio | $22,250 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 48839 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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Codes under 48839
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation | $47 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services to water transportation (except port and harbor operations; marine cargo handling services; and navigational services to shipping).
Illustrative examples
- Cargo checkers, marine
- Cargo surveyors, marine
- Drydocks, floating (i.e., routine repair and maintenance of ships)
- Marine cargo checkers and surveyors
- Ship dismantling at floating drydock
- Ship scaling services not done at a shipyard
Quick answers
What is NAICS 48839?
NAICS 48839 is Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for marine cargo checkers and surveyors?
The NAICS code for marine cargo checkers and surveyors is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation. Its SBA small business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for ship dismantling at floating drydock?
The NAICS code for ship dismantling at floating drydock is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation. Its SBA small business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for cargo checkers, marine?
The NAICS code for cargo checkers, marine is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation. Its SBA small business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 48839?
NAICS 48839 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 48839?
Federal contracts under NAICS 48839 obligated $215,023,671 in fiscal year 2025 and $789,029,117 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 48839?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 48839 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Global Pcci (Gpc) ($43,335,395); Navcor Logistics LLC ($23,000,000); and Talton Marine Terminal, LLC ($15,434,538).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 48839?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 48839 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Transportation ($70,601,067), Department of the Navy ($63,219,342) and Department of Agriculture ($23,030,059).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 48839?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 48839 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are J036 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery; V119 Other Cargo and Freight Services; and H999 Other Quality Control, Testing and Inspection Services: Miscellaneous.
Where is the work under NAICS 48839 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 48839 over the last 12 months are California ($58,808,897), Virginia ($42,520,889) and Florida ($16,917,329).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48839?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48839 is USNS NEWPORT - Cofferdam Installation Services, pre-solicitation from Military Sealift Command (Navy), posted October 20, 2026.
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