Definition
Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49) sector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Change NAICS Level…41-91 > Services-Producing Industries 481 > Air Transportation482 > Rail Transportation483 > Water Transportation484 > Truck Transportation485 > Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation486 > Pipeline Transportation487 > Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation488 > Support Activities for Transportation491 > Postal Service492 > Couriers and Messengers493 > Warehousing and Storage
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Definition of the Sector

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.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• renting and leasing transportation equipment without operator (532, Rental and Leasing Services)