This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers. These establishments are usually known as freight forwarders, marine shipping agents, or customs brokers and offer a combination of services spanning transportation modes.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in tariff and freight rate consulting services are classified in U.S. Industry 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.
| Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
| 2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488510 | 488510 | 488510 | Agents, shipping |
| 488510 | 488510 | 488510 | Customs brokers |
| 488510 | 488510 | 488510 | Freight forwarding |
| 488510 | 488510 | 488510 | Marine shipping agency |
| 488510 | 488510 | 488510 | Shipping agents (freight forwarding) |
