Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in representing shipping lines, arranging for the taking on of cargo and performing other business transactions in port, on behalf of ship owners and charterers.
Canadian industry
488511 Marine shipping agencies
Agences de transport maritime
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Marine shipping agencies |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 48851 - Freight transportation arrangement |
| International correspondence | H5229* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
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
- acting as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, involving more than one mode of transportation (See 488519 Other freight transportation arrangement (CAN))
Examples
- marine shipping agency (e.g., inland, international, overseas)
- marine shipping agency (e.g., inland, international, overseas)
- steamship agency
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: H5229*
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 488511
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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488511
Marine shipping agencies
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 488511 Marine shipping agencies. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
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488511
marine shipping agency (e.g., inland, international, overseas)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as marine shipping agency (e.g., inland, international, overseas). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 488511 Marine shipping agencies to a business file.
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488511
steamship agency
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as steamship agency. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 488511 Marine shipping agencies 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
- 488511Marine shipping agencies
- 488519Other freight transportation arrangement
Commonly confused with
488519 — Other freight transportation arrangement
acting as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, involving more than one mode of transportat...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
H5229*Other transportation support activities
Approximate correspondence
Marine shipping activities (e.g., arranging transport by sea)
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
488511Marine shipping agencies
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 488511 cover?
Marine shipping agencies: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in representing shipping lines, arranging for the taking on of cargo and performing other business transactions in port, on behalf of ship owners and charterers.
Which level of the hierarchy is 488511?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 488511?
It rolls up to 48851 Freight transportation arrangement.
Should I stop at 488511 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 488511?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 488511?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 488511 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 3 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, Terminal operations, Passenger transport.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 488511?
Yes. The page shows H5229* Other transportation support activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
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.