NAICS Canada 48-49—Transportation and warehousing
Sector · North American Industry Classification System (Canada) (2022 v1.0)
Where 48-49 sits
- 48-49 Transportation and warehousing
Contains 11 narrower codes
- 481 Air transportation
- 482 Rail transportation
- 483 Water transportation
- 484 Truck transportation
- 485 Transit and ground passenger transportation
- 486 Pipeline transportation
- 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation
- 488 Support activities for transportation
- 491 Postal service
- 492 Couriers and messengers
- 493 Warehousing and storage
Description
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.