NAICS 488320: Marine Cargo Handling
Marine Cargo Handling is NAICS code 488320. A business is small under it with $47 million or less in average annual receipts. 3 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $47 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 3
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $163.8 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 12%
- Small businesses registered
- 295
Open federal contracts for marine cargo handling
- Oman Stevedoring and Related Terminal Services
Due in 4 daysOct 8, 2026
- Stevedoring Services for Port of Bremerhaven, Germany
Due in 9 daysOct 13, 2026
- Kingdom of Bahrain S&RTS
✦ U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) wants a contractor to handle U.S. Government cargo at ports, bases and a dry dock across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Due in 25 daysOct 29, 2026
What NAICS 488320 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 488320:
- Loading and unloading services at ports and harbors
- Longshoremen services
- Marine cargo handling services
- Ship hold cleaning services
- Stevedoring services
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 488320
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 488320, your business must have $47 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
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 marine cargo handling
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 488320 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Ustranscom | $385.1 million |
| Department of the Navy | $82.3 million |
| Department of Energy | $8 million |
| Department of the Army | $290,000 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $254,729 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | $166,898 |
| Department of State | $44,509 |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $35,000 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (3).
Set-asides on open 488320 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 3
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Your competition
295 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 488320, most of them in Florida (43), Texas (42), Virginia (28), California (24) and Louisiana (13). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 488320 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $226.4 million |
| FY2025 | $163.8 million |
| FY2026 | $86 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 488310 Port and Harbor Operations
- 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 488320?
488320 is the 2022 NAICS code for Marine Cargo Handling. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as loading and unloading services at ports and harbors, longshoremen services, marine cargo handling services under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488320?
$47 million or less in average annual receipts. 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 marine cargo handling?
Yes. 3 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 488320 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $163.8 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 488320 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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