493 Warehousing and Storage

Subcategories of 493 Warehousing and Storage

• 4931Warehousing and Storage

  The 4931 sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in storing, handling, and managing inventory for others on a contractual basis. Activities include operating public or private warehouses, distribution centers, and storage facilities for a variety of goods, with services such as inventory control, order fulfillment, and climate-controlled storage. This category excludes firms that own the goods they store or that provide only limited storage as part of another operation.

Other NAICS 2022 codes under 493 Warehousing and Storage

• 481Air Transportation
• 482Rail Transportation
• 483Water Transportation
• 484Truck Transportation
• 485Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• 486Pipeline Transportation
• 487Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
• 488Support Activities for Transportation
• 491Postal Service
• 492Couriers and Messengers

Frequently asked questions

What is NAICS 2022 493?

NAICS 2022 493 is "Warehousing and Storage". Industries in the Warehousing and Storage subsector are primarily engaged in operating warehousing and storage facilities for general merchandise, refrigerated goods, and other warehouse products. These establishments provide facilities to store goods. They do not sell 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 goods. Logistics services can include labeling, 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 warehousing or storage services in addition to any logistic services. Furthermore, the warehousing or storage of goods must be more than incidental to the performance of services, such as price marking. Bonded warehousing and storage services and warehouses located in free trade zones are included in the industries of this subsector.

What does NAICS 2022 493 include?

493 Warehousing and Storage contains 1 direct subcategory: 4931 Warehousing and Storage.

How does NAICS 2022 493 map to other classification systems?

493 Warehousing and Storage has equivalents in Supply Chain Logistics Service Model Types (dsclog_contract, dsclog_fifthparty, dsclog_firstparty, +3 more); Supply Chain Technology Platform Types (dsctech_oms, dsctech_plan, dsctech_procure, +3 more); Supply Chain Risk and Disruption Category Types (dscrisk_cyber, dscrisk_demand, dscrisk_geo, +2 more); Supply Chain and Trade Terms (dsc_customs, dsc_incoterm, dsc_lane, +1 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 6 other classification systems.

What is the parent category of 493?

493 Warehousing and Storage sits under 493 Warehousing and Storage in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.