Variant of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2022 Version 1.0 for Energy sector

4931 - Warehousing and storage

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating general merchandise, refrigerated and other warehousing and storage facilities. Included in this industry group are third-party warehouses serving retail chains and wholesalers. Establishments in this industry group provide facilities to store goods for customers. They do not take title to the goods they handle. These establishments take responsibility for storing the goods and keeping them secure. They may also provide a range of services, often referred to as logistics services, related to the distribution of a customer's goods. Logistics services can include labelling, breaking bulk, inventory control and management, light assembly, order entry and fulfillment, packaging, pick and pack, price marking and ticketing and transportation arrangement. However, establishments in this industry group always provide storage services in addition to any logistics services. Furthermore, the storage of goods must be more than incidental to the performance of a service such as price marking.

Both public and contract warehousing are included in this industry group. Public warehousing generally provides short-term storage, typically for less than thirty days. Contract warehousing generally involves a longer-term contract, often including the provision of logistical services and dedicated facilities.

Bonded warehousing and storage services, and warehouses located in free trade zones, are included in the industries of this industry group. However, storage services primarily associated with the provision of credit are not.

Variant of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2022 Version 1.0 for Energy sector - Classification structure
Code Title
49311General warehousing and storage General warehousing and storage
49312Refrigerated warehousing and storage Refrigerated warehousing and storage
49313Farm product warehousing and storage Farm product warehousing and storage
49319Other warehousing and storage Other warehousing and storage
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