North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 3.0
48-49 - Transportation and warehousing
This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in transporting passengers and goods, warehousing and storing goods, and providing services to these establishments. The modes of transportation are road (trucking, transit and ground passenger), rail, water, air and pipeline. These are further subdivided according to the way in which businesses in each mode organize their establishments. National post office and courier establishments, which also transport goods, are included in this sector. Warehousing and storage establishments are subdivided according to the type of service and facility that is operated.
Many of the establishments in this sector are structured as networks, with activities, workers, and physical facilities distributed over an extensive geographic area.
Code | Subsector |
---|---|
481Air transportation | Air transportation |
482Rail transportation | Rail transportation |
483Water transportation | Water transportation |
484Truck transportation | Truck transportation |
485Transit and ground passenger transportation | Transit and ground passenger transportation |
486Pipeline transportation | Pipeline transportation |
487Scenic and sightseeing transportation | Scenic and sightseeing transportation |
488Support activities for transportation | Support activities for transportation |
491Postal service | Postal service |
492Couriers and messengers | Couriers and messengers |
493Warehousing and storage | Warehousing and storage |
- Date modified: