NAICS
493: 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.