01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 488320 Marine Cargo Handling Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 488320
Federal contract activity classified under Marine Cargo Handling across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 488320 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 488320 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$163.79M
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $87.34M | 285 | 64 | 10 | — |
| FY 2020 | $181.93M | 296 | 64 | 12 | +108.3% |
| FY 2021 | $122.39M | 311 | 64 | 8 | −32.7% |
| FY 2022 | $138.16M | 343 | 66 | 9 | +12.9% |
| FY 2023 | $137.83M | 386 | 62 | 6 | −0.2% |
| FY 2024 | $226.38M | 407 | 70 | 8 | +64.3% |
| FY 2025 | $163.79M | 322 | 57 | 7 | −27.6% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM | 9776 | $864.38M | 1,737 | 88 | 81.7% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $170.36M | 481 | 15 | 16.1% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $20.58M | 24 | 1 | 1.9% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $1.00M | 13 | 7 | 0.1% |
| DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA) | 97AZ | $554.8K | 23 | 2 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $374.2K | 15 | 7 | 0.0% |
| U.S. COAST GUARD | 7008 | $225.5K | 24 | 13 | 0.0% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $197.1K | 18 | 2 | 0.0% |
| U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) | 97ZS | $70.2K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| MARITIME ADMINISTRATION | 6938 | $23.7K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 488320?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM-AQ | HTC711 | USTRANSCOM | $864.38M | 1,737 | 88 | 81.7% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR JACKSONVILLE | N68836 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $154.39M | 216 | 1 | 14.6% |
| STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE | 892435 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $20.58M | 24 | 1 | 1.9% |
| COMMANDER | M67004 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $6.78M | 38 | 1 | 0.6% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PEARL HARBOR | N00604 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $3.47M | 87 | 1 | 0.3% |
| NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA | N62649 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $2.77M | 49 | 4 | 0.3% |
| PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF | N4523A | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $1.40M | 3 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT | W912PB | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $666.0K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE | N68171 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $592.4K | 79 | 3 | 0.1% |
| MSCHQ NORFOLK | N32205 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $454.5K | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 488320 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER/PORTS AMERICA, LLC | $173.68M | 66 | 1 | 16.4% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| VERSABILITY RESOURCES, INC. | $154.39M | 216 | 1 | 14.6% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| MARINE TERMINALS CORPORATION | $56.88M | 72 | 1 | 5.4% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| BLG AUTOTERMINAL BREMERHAVEN GMBH & CO.KG | $55.04M | 39 | 1 | 5.2% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| CARGO TRANSPORT SYSTEMS COMPAN Y | $50.15M | 60 | 1 | 4.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| SSA ATLANTIC, LLC | $47.97M | 110 | 1 | 4.5% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| TRANSCAR GMBH | $36.29M | 78 | 1 | 3.4% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| GERANOI ARAPIS EE | $34.73M | 37 | 1 | 3.3% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| DELAWARE RIVER STEVEDORES INC | $30.78M | 30 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| PORTUS SERVICES LLC | $30.70M | 31 | 1 | 2.9% | Jan 31, 2023 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 488320?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V114 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: STEVEDORING | $858.04M | 1,872 | 98 | 81.1% |
| V119 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $132.86M | 107 | 10 | 12.6% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $44.27M | 188 | 4 | 4.2% |
| V115 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL FREIGHT | $19.00M | 17 | 1 | 1.8% |
| J020 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT | $874.2K | 15 | 5 | 0.1% |
| J045 | MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT | $609.2K | 2 | 1 | 0.1% |
| M2BZ | HUSBANDING SERVICES-OTHER PORT SERVICES | $592.8K | 78 | 3 | 0.1% |
| V124 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER | $588.1K | 9 | 3 | 0.1% |
| W042 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIPMENT; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIPMENT/MATLS | $127.3K | 3 | 1 | 0.0% |
| X1GD | LEASE/RENTAL OF OPEN STORAGE FACILITIES | $118.5K | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 488320?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $1.03B | 2,085 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $5.95M | 146 |
| BPA CALL | $592.8K | 77 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $21.67M | 42 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 488320?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC71125F8347 | TRANSCAR GMBH | Sep 30, 2025 | $584.6K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8134 | ALBATROSSES GLOBAL SHIPPING SERVICES L.L.C | Sep 30, 2025 | $512.4K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8348 | TRANSCAR GMBH | Sep 30, 2025 | $497.0K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8342 | VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $419.5K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8133 | EMS SHIPPING & TRADING GMBH | Sep 30, 2025 | $707 | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8129 | SSA ATLANTIC, LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $26.5K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8343 | INTREPID EAGLE LOGISTICS INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.20M | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8352 | TRANLOGISTICS LLC | Sep 30, 2025 | $139.5K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8374 | RHENUS MIDGARD GMBH & CO. KG | Sep 30, 2025 | $460.4K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8368 | DONGWON LOEX CO., LTD. | Sep 30, 2025 | $9.0K | V114 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $1.06B market as addressable.