General Warehousing & Storage
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 49311 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating merchandise warehousing and storage facilities. These establishments generally handle goods in containers, such as boxes, barrels, and/or drums, using equipment, such as forklifts, pallets, and racks. They are not specialized in handling bulk products of any particular type, size, or quantity of goods or products.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 493110, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
General Warehousing and Storage covers establishments operating general-purpose facilities for merchandise stored in containers using standard equipment like forklifts and racks. This code excludes specialized warehousing operations; establishments maintaining climate-controlled storage for perishable goods are classified in Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage, while those specializing in farm product storage belong in Farm Product Warehousing and Storage. Other specialized warehousing activities not involving general containerized merchandise are classified in Other Warehousing and Storage.
Written for NAICS 493110, the only detailed industry in this group.