Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating port and harbour facilities and services.
Canadian industry
488310 Port and harbour operations
Opérations portuaires
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Port and harbour operations |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 48831 - Port and harbour operations |
| International correspondence | H5222* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-07-17 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Transport Canada and provincial transportation ministries |
Exclusions
- other heavy and civil engineering construction water project (e.g., dredging canals, channels, waterways, ditches) (See 237990 Other heavy and civil engineering construction (US))
Examples
- canal operations
- harbour operation
- lighthouse operation
- piers, docks and wharves, maintenance
- seaway operation
- waterfront terminal operation
- canal locks, operating
- canal maintenance (except dredging)
- canal operations
- dock, marine, operation
- harbour operation
- lighthouse operation
- piers, docks and wharves, maintenance
- piers, docks and wharves, operation
- port facilities operation
- seaway operation
- waterfront terminal operation
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
canal operationsharbour operationlighthouse operationpiers, docks and wharves, maintenanceseaway operation
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-07-17
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: H5222*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 488310
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
488310
Port and harbour operations
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 488310 Port and harbour operations. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
488310
canal operations
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as canal operations. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 488310 Port and harbour operations to a business file.
03
488310
harbour operation
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as harbour operation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 488310 Port and harbour operations to a business file.
04
488310
lighthouse operation
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as lighthouse operation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 488310 Port and harbour operations to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 488310Port and harbour operations
Commonly confused with
237990 — Other heavy and civil engineering construction
other heavy and civil engineering construction water project (e.g., dredging canals, channels, wate...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
H5222*Service activities incidental to water transportation
Approximate correspondence
Port and harbour operations
US NAICS reference488310 - Port and Harbor Operations
Source row
488310Port and harbour operations
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 488310 cover?
Port and harbour operations: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating port and harbour facilities and services.
Which level of the hierarchy is 488310?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 488310?
It rolls up to 48831 Port and harbour operations.
Should I stop at 488310 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 488310?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 488310?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 488310 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 17 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Warehousing, Fleet support, Freight movement, Courier delivery.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 488310?
Yes. The page shows H5222* Service activities incidental to water transportation.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Port and Harbor Operations.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.