NAICS 483211: Inland Water Freight Transportation
Inland Water Freight Transportation is NAICS code 483211. A business is small under it with 1,050 employees or fewer. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 1,050 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $68.8 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 79%
- Small businesses registered
- 349
Open federal contracts for inland water freight transportation
- Scheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Service in Gulf Region
Due in 31 daysNov 9, 2026
What NAICS 483211 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 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)
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 483211
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 483211, your business must have 1,050 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys inland water freight transportation
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 483211 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ustranscom | $106.7 million |
| Department of the Army | $20.1 million |
| Department of the Navy | $13.4 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $351,923 |
| National Park Service | $211,348 |
| Forest Service | $188,719 |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $150,375 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $64,000 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 483211 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
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Your competition
349 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 483211, most of them in Texas (45), Florida (39), California (37), Louisiana (21) and Virginia (18). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Small businesses winning 483211 contracts
Firms with 483211 as their primary code and the most federal contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
- Mountain Barge Services LLC, WA: $2.6 million
- Second Jobs LLC, WA: $136,064
- Schafer's Marine Services, LLC, WI: $127,050
- Robbins Maritime Inc, VA: $77,853
- Intracoastal Marine LLC, VA: $69,778
- Alaskan Coastal Freight, LLC, AK: $53,146
- Tinian Shipping Services LLC, MP: $50,550
- Drury Land & Marine Inc, GA: $48,800
Federal spending under 483211 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $50.2 million |
| FY2025 | $68.8 million |
| FY2026 | $22.2 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 483211?
483211 is the 2022 NAICS code for Inland Water Freight Transportation. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as barge transportation, canal (freight), canal barge transportation (freight), freight transportation, inland waters (except on great lakes system) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 483211?
1,050 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for inland water freight transportation?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 483211 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $68.8 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 483211 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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